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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.36, 816.56 and 271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.36, 816.56 and 271.04 is: 406.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.36 : 816.56 = 271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.36/816.56 = 271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.36x = 816.56 × 271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.36x = 221,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,320.42/544.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.57

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