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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.38, 812.61 and 233.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.38, 812.61 and 233.98 is: 350.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.38 : 812.61 = 233.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.38/812.61 = 233.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.38x = 812.61 × 233.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.38x = 190,134.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,134.49/542.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.56

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