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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 551, 825.48 and 276.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 551, 825.48 and 276.68 is: 414.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    551 : 825.48 = 276.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    551/825.48 = 276.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    551x = 825.48 × 276.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    551x = 228,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,393.81/551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.51

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