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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 811.27 and 232.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 811.27 and 232.73 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 811.27 = 232.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/811.27 = 232.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 811.27 × 232.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 188,806.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,806.87/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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