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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 813.48 and 234.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 813.48 and 234.38 is: 351.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 813.48 = 234.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/813.48 = 234.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 813.48 × 234.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 190,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,663.44/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.31

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