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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.09, 816.07 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.09, 816.07 and 269.90 is: 404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.09 : 816.07 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.09/816.07 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.09x = 816.07 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.09x = 220,257.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,257.29/544.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.82

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