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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.44, 812.52 and 285.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.44, 812.52 and 285.12 is: 427.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.44 : 812.52 = 285.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.44/812.52 = 285.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.44x = 812.52 × 285.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.44x = 231,665.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,665.70/541.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.87

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