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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.51, 815.52 and 235.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.51, 815.52 and 235.26 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.51 : 815.52 = 235.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.51/815.52 = 235.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.51x = 815.52 × 235.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.51x = 191,859.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,859.24/543.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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