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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.67, 816.58 and 270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.67, 816.58 and 270.62 is: 405.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.67 : 816.58 = 270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.67/816.58 = 270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.67x = 816.58 × 270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.67x = 220,979.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,979.90/544.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.71

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