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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.41, 813.66 and 234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.41, 813.66 and 234.28 is: 351.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.41 : 813.66 = 234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.41/813.66 = 234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.41x = 813.66 × 234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.41x = 190,624.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,624.26/542.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.44

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