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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.13, 815.11 and 269.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.13, 815.11 and 269.38 is: 403.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.13 : 815.11 = 269.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.13/815.11 = 269.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.13x = 815.11 × 269.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.13x = 219,571.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,571.62/544.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.53

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