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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 545.86, 819.21 and 285.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 545.86, 819.21 and 285.92 is: 429.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    545.86 : 819.21 = 285.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    545.86/819.21 = 285.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    545.86x = 819.21 × 285.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    545.86x = 234,228.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,228.52/545.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.10

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