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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.74, 816.50 and 270.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.74, 816.50 and 270.26 is: 405.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.74 : 816.50 = 270.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.74/816.50 = 270.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.74x = 816.50 × 270.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.74x = 220,667.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,667.29/544.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.09

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