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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 550.97, 826.74 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 550.97, 826.74 and 277.11 is: 415.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    550.97 : 826.74 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    550.97/826.74 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    550.97x = 826.74 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    550.97x = 229,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,097.92/550.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.81

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