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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.71, 816.69 and 270.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.71, 816.69 and 270.75 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.71 : 816.69 = 270.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.71/816.69 = 270.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.71x = 816.69 × 270.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.71x = 221,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,118.82/544.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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