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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.81, 813.55 and 234.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.81, 813.55 and 234.01 is: 350.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.81 : 813.55 = 234.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.81/813.55 = 234.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.81x = 813.55 × 234.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.81x = 190,373.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,373.60/542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.72

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