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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.50, 816.49 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.50, 816.49 and 270.27 is: 405.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.50 : 816.49 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.50/816.49 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.50x = 816.49 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.50x = 220,673.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,673.09/544.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.28

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