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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.49, 816.84 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.49, 816.84 and 270.26 is: 405.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.49 : 816.84 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.49/816.84 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.49x = 816.84 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.49x = 220,755.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,755.09/544.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.44

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