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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 812.64 and 233.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 812.64 and 233.78 is: 350.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 812.64 = 233.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/812.64 = 233.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 812.64 × 233.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 189,978.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,978.98/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.50

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