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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.95, 816.03 and 235.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.95, 816.03 and 235.75 is: 353.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.95 : 816.03 = 235.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.95/816.03 = 235.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.95x = 816.03 × 235.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.95x = 192,377.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,377.03/543.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.67

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