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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.22, 815.86 and 269.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.22, 815.86 and 269.92 is: 404.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.22 : 815.86 = 269.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.22/815.86 = 269.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.22x = 815.86 × 269.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.22x = 220,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,216.93/544.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.65

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