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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.83, 816.08 and 235.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.83, 816.08 and 235.69 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.83 : 816.08 = 235.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.83/816.08 = 235.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.83x = 816.08 × 235.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.83x = 192,339.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,339.16/543.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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