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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.09, 814.95 and 235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.09, 814.95 and 235.10 is: 352.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.09 : 814.95 = 235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.09/814.95 = 235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.09x = 814.95 × 235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.09x = 191,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,590.67/543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.78

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