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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.69, 816.99 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.69, 816.99 and 270.73 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.69 : 816.99 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.69/816.99 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.69x = 816.99 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.69x = 221,183.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,183.70/544.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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