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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 816.15 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 816.15 and 270.27 is: 405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 816.15 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/816.15 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 816.15 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 220,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,580.86/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.29

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