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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 815.84 and 269.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 815.84 and 269.98 is: 404.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 815.84 = 269.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/815.84 = 269.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 815.84 × 269.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 220,260.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,260.48/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.33

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