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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.05, 815.36 and 270.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.05, 815.36 and 270.20 is: 404.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.05 : 815.36 = 270.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.05/815.36 = 270.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.05x = 815.36 × 270.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.05x = 220,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,310.96/544.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.95

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