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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 811.56 and 284.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 811.56 and 284.56 is: 426.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 811.56 = 284.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/811.56 = 284.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 811.56 × 284.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 230,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,937.51/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.87

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