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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.61, 815.56 and 235.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.61, 815.56 and 235.39 is: 353.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.61 : 815.56 = 235.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.61/815.56 = 235.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.61x = 815.56 × 235.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.61x = 191,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,969.41/543.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.14

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