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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.67, 812.73 and 233.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.67, 812.73 and 233.93 is: 350.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.67 : 812.73 = 233.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.67/812.73 = 233.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.67x = 812.73 × 233.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.67x = 190,117.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,117.87/541.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.99

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