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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.71, 825.87 and 276.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.71, 825.87 and 276.72 is: 414.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.71 : 825.87 = 276.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.71/825.87 = 276.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.71x = 825.87 × 276.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.71x = 228,534.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,534.75/550.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.98

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