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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.59, 816.83 and 270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.59, 816.83 and 270.86 is: 406.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.59 : 816.83 = 270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.59/816.83 = 270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.59x = 816.83 × 270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.59x = 221,241.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,241.14/544.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.25

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