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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.27, 811.72 and 232.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.27, 811.72 and 232.93 is: 349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.27 : 811.72 = 232.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.27/811.72 = 232.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.27x = 811.72 × 232.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.27x = 189,073.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,073.94/541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.32

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