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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 816.03 and 270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 816.03 and 270.27 is: 404.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 816.03 = 270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/816.03 = 270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 816.03 × 270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 220,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,548.43/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.98

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