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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.01, 810.93 and 232.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.01, 810.93 and 232.89 is: 349.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.01 : 810.93 = 232.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.01/810.93 = 232.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.01x = 810.93 × 232.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.01x = 188,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,855.32/541.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.08

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