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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.88, 816.63 and 267.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.88, 816.63 and 267.31 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.88 : 816.63 = 267.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.88/816.63 = 267.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.88x = 816.63 × 267.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.88x = 218,293.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,293.37/544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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