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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.52, 816.84 and 270.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.52, 816.84 and 270.32 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.52 : 816.84 = 270.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.52/816.84 = 270.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.52x = 816.84 × 270.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.52x = 220,808.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,808.19/544.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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