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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.64, 815.28 and 235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.64, 815.28 and 235.66 is: 353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.64 : 815.28 = 235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.64/815.28 = 235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.64x = 815.28 × 235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.64x = 192,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,128.88/543.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.41

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