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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.41, 816.71 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.41, 816.71 and 270.51 is: 405.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.41 : 816.71 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.41/816.71 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.41x = 816.71 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.41x = 220,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,926.87/544.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.81

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