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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.61, 815.60 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.61, 815.60 and 270.02 is: 404.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.61 : 815.60 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.61/815.60 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.61x = 815.60 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.61x = 220,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,231.03/544.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.38

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