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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.04, 816.14 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.04, 816.14 and 270.14 is: 405.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.04 : 816.14 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.04/816.14 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.04x = 816.14 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.04x = 220,468.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,468.65/544.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.25

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