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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.91, 813.20 and 233.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.91, 813.20 and 233.76 is: 350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.91 : 813.20 = 233.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.91/813.20 = 233.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.91x = 813.20 × 233.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.91x = 190,092.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,092.46/541.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.79

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