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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 816.43 and 270.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 816.43 and 270.07 is: 405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 816.43 = 270.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/816.43 = 270.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 816.43 × 270.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 220,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,493.25/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.13

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