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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.73, 812.66 and 233.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.73, 812.66 and 233.66 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.73 : 812.66 = 233.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.73/812.66 = 233.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.73x = 812.66 × 233.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.73x = 189,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,880.90/541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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