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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 815.27 and 269.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 815.27 and 269.97 is: 404.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 815.27 = 269.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/815.27 = 269.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 815.27 × 269.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 220,097.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,097.09/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.44

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