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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 814.76 and 235.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 814.76 and 235.30 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 814.76 = 235.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/814.76 = 235.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 814.76 × 235.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 191,713.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,713.03/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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