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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.37, 815.48 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.37, 815.48 and 269.62 is: 403.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.37 : 815.48 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.37/815.48 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.37x = 815.48 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.37x = 219,869.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,869.72/544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.90

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