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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.75, 812.76 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.75, 812.76 and 233.45 is: 350.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.75 : 812.76 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.75/812.76 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.75x = 812.76 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.75x = 189,738.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,738.82/541.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.23

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