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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.92, 812.67 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.92, 812.67 and 233.79 is: 350.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.92 : 812.67 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.92/812.67 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.92x = 812.67 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.92x = 189,994.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,994.12/541.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.59

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