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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.35 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.35 and 266.58 is: 399.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.35 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.35 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.35 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 217,621.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,621.25/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.74

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