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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.73, 816.60 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.73, 816.60 and 270.68 is: 405.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.73 : 816.60 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.73/816.60 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.73x = 816.60 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.73x = 221,037.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,037.29/544.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.77

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