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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.01, 813.24 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.01, 813.24 and 233.94 is: 351.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.01 : 813.24 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.01/813.24 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.01x = 813.24 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.01x = 190,249.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,249.37/542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.01

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