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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 812.76 and 233.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 812.76 and 233.73 is: 350.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 812.76 = 233.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/812.76 = 233.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 812.76 × 233.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 189,966.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,966.39/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.76

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