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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.31, 817.44 and 270.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.31, 817.44 and 270.90 is: 406.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.31 : 817.44 = 270.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.31/817.44 = 270.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.31x = 817.44 × 270.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.31x = 221,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,444.50/545.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.09

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