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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.09, 817.57 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.09, 817.57 and 270.90 is: 406.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.09 : 817.57 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.09/817.57 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.09x = 817.57 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.09x = 221,479.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,479.71/545.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.32

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