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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.71, 812.91 and 233.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.71, 812.91 and 233.62 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.71 : 812.91 = 233.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.71/812.91 = 233.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.71x = 812.91 × 233.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.71x = 189,912.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,912.03/541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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