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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.10, 814.06 and 235.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.10, 814.06 and 235.09 is: 352.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.10 : 814.06 = 235.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.10/814.06 = 235.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.10x = 814.06 × 235.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.10x = 191,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,377.37/543.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.38

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