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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.01, 812.43 and 233.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.01, 812.43 and 233.89 is: 350.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.01 : 812.43 = 233.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.01/812.43 = 233.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.01x = 812.43 × 233.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.01x = 190,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,019.25/542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.58

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