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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 812.16 and 284.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 812.16 and 284.64 is: 427.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 812.16 = 284.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/812.16 = 284.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 812.16 × 284.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 231,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,173.22/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.34

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