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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.58, 814.74 and 235.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.58, 814.74 and 235.60 is: 353.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.58 : 814.74 = 235.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.58/814.74 = 235.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.58x = 814.74 × 235.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.58x = 191,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,952.74/543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.13

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