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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 814.74 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 814.74 and 235.12 is: 352.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 814.74 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/814.74 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 814.74 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 191,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,561.67/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.80

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