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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.20, 815.69 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.20, 815.69 and 270.02 is: 404.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.20 : 815.69 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.20/815.69 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.20x = 815.69 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.20x = 220,247.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,247.19/544.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.72

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