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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.37, 817.97 and 285.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.37, 817.97 and 285.51 is: 428.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.37 : 817.97 = 285.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.37/817.97 = 285.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.37x = 817.97 × 285.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.37x = 233,537.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,537.19/545.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428.22

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