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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.24, 814.90 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.24, 814.90 and 235.04 is: 352.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.24 : 814.90 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.24/814.90 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.24x = 814.90 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.24x = 191,534.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,534.10/543.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.58

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