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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.96, 817.17 and 271.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.96, 817.17 and 271.18 is: 406.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.96 : 817.17 = 271.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.96/817.17 = 271.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.96x = 817.17 × 271.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.96x = 221,600.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,600.16/544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.64

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