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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.28, 816.50 and 270.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.28, 816.50 and 270.35 is: 405.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.28 : 816.50 = 270.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.28/816.50 = 270.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.28x = 816.50 × 270.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.28x = 220,742.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,742.82/544.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.57

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