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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.71, 815.58 and 235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.71, 815.58 and 235.33 is: 353.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.71 : 815.58 = 235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.71/815.58 = 235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.71x = 815.58 × 235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.71x = 191,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,928.40/543.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.00

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