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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.63, 814.98 and 235.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.63, 814.98 and 235.71 is: 353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.63 : 814.98 = 235.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.63/814.98 = 235.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.63x = 814.98 × 235.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.63x = 192,098.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,098.94/543.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.36

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