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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.52, 815.26 and 235.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.52, 815.26 and 235.28 is: 352.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.52 : 815.26 = 235.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.52/815.26 = 235.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.52x = 815.26 × 235.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.52x = 191,814.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,814.37/543.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.91

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