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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.40, 816.66 and 270.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.40, 816.66 and 270.34 is: 405.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.40 : 816.66 = 270.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.40/816.66 = 270.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.40x = 816.66 × 270.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.40x = 220,775.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,775.86/544.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.54

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