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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 814.13 and 234.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 814.13 and 234.87 is: 352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 814.13 = 234.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/814.13 = 234.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 814.13 × 234.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 191,217.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,217.58/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.33

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