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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.46, 815.19 and 286.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.46, 815.19 and 286.14 is: 430.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.46 : 815.19 = 286.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.46/815.19 = 286.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.46x = 815.19 × 286.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.46x = 233,258.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,258.47/542.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.00

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