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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.95, 813.05 and 233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.95, 813.05 and 233.64 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.95 : 813.05 = 233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.95/813.05 = 233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.95x = 813.05 × 233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.95x = 189,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,961.00/541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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