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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.39, 815.28 and 235.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.39, 815.28 and 235.32 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.39 : 815.28 = 235.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.39/815.28 = 235.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.39x = 815.28 × 235.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.39x = 191,851.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,851.69/543.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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