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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 544.98, 816.21 and 270.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 544.98, 816.21 and 270.19 is: 404.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    544.98 : 816.21 = 270.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    544.98/816.21 = 270.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    544.98x = 816.21 × 270.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    544.98x = 220,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,532.80/544.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.66

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