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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.80, 825.66 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.80, 825.66 and 276.06 is: 413.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.80 : 825.66 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.80/825.66 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.80x = 825.66 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.80x = 227,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,931.70/550.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.82

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