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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.73, 812.64 and 233.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.73, 812.64 and 233.59 is: 350.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.73 : 812.64 = 233.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.73/812.64 = 233.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.73x = 812.64 × 233.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.73x = 189,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,824.58/541.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.40

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