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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.24, 817.98 and 285.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.24, 817.98 and 285.16 is: 427.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.24 : 817.98 = 285.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.24/817.98 = 285.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.24x = 817.98 × 285.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.24x = 233,255.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,255.18/545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.80

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