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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.53, 817.08 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.53, 817.08 and 270.62 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.53 : 817.08 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.53/817.08 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.53x = 817.08 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.53x = 221,118.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,118.19/544.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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