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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.58, 813.53 and 234.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.58, 813.53 and 234.26 is: 351.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.58 : 813.53 = 234.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.58/813.53 = 234.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.58x = 813.53 × 234.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.58x = 190,580.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,580.16/542.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.25

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