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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.54, 816.66 and 266.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.54, 816.66 and 266.89 is: 400.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.54 : 816.66 = 266.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.54/816.66 = 266.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.54x = 816.66 × 266.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.54x = 217,958.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,958.39/544.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.26

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