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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.64, 825.80 and 272.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.64, 825.80 and 272.86 is: 409.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.64 : 825.80 = 272.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.64/825.80 = 272.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.64x = 825.80 × 272.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.64x = 225,324.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,324.36/550.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.20

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