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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 812.52 and 285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 812.52 and 285 is: 427.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 812.52 = 285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/812.52 = 285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 812.52 × 285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 231,568.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,568.20/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.59

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