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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 816.30 and 266.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 816.30 and 266.47 is: 399.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 816.30 = 266.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/816.30 = 266.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 816.30 × 266.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 217,521.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,521.48/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.15

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