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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 812.56 and 284.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 812.56 and 284.96 is: 427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 812.56 = 284.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/812.56 = 284.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 812.56 × 284.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 231,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,547.10/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.02

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