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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.08, 816.12 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.08, 816.12 and 270.30 is: 405.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.08 : 816.12 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.08/816.12 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.08x = 816.12 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.08x = 220,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,597.24/544.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.45

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