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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.55, 813.66 and 234.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.55, 813.66 and 234.33 is: 351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.55 : 813.66 = 234.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.55/813.66 = 234.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.55x = 813.66 × 234.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.55x = 190,664.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,664.95/542.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.42

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