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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.65, 814.86 and 235.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.65, 814.86 and 235.64 is: 353.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.65 : 814.86 = 235.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.65/814.86 = 235.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.65x = 814.86 × 235.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.65x = 192,015.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,015.65/543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.20

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