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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.69, 825.80 and 276.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.69, 825.80 and 276.94 is: 415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.69 : 825.80 = 276.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.69/825.80 = 276.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.69x = 825.80 × 276.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.69x = 228,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,695.68/550.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.29

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