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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.26, 816.39 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.26, 816.39 and 270.69 is: 406.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.26 : 816.39 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.26/816.39 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.26x = 816.39 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.26x = 220,988.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,988.61/544.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.04

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