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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.58, 815.46 and 235.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.58, 815.46 and 235.44 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.58 : 815.46 = 235.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.58/815.46 = 235.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.58x = 815.46 × 235.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.58x = 191,991.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,991.90/543.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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