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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.41, 815.16 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.41, 815.16 and 235.28 is: 352.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.41 : 815.16 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.41/815.16 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.41x = 815.16 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.41x = 191,790.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,790.84/543.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.94

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