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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.76, 817.10 and 270.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.76, 817.10 and 270.64 is: 405.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.76 : 817.10 = 270.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.76/817.10 = 270.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.76x = 817.10 × 270.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.76x = 221,139.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,139.94/544.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.94

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