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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.56, 816.33 and 270.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.56, 816.33 and 270.51 is: 405.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.56 : 816.33 = 270.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.56/816.33 = 270.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.56x = 816.33 × 270.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.56x = 220,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,825.43/544.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.51

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