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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 812.64 and 233.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 812.64 and 233.68 is: 350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 812.64 = 233.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/812.64 = 233.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 812.64 × 233.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 189,897.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,897.72/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.55

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