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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.39, 813.63 and 234.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.39, 813.63 and 234.17 is: 351.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.39 : 813.63 = 234.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.39/813.63 = 234.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.39x = 813.63 × 234.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.39x = 190,523.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,523.67/542.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.27

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