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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.07, 812.57 and 233.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.07, 812.57 and 233.69 is: 350.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.07 : 812.57 = 233.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.07/812.57 = 233.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.07x = 812.57 × 233.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.07x = 189,884.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,884.25/542.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.29

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