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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.98, 816.24 and 235.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.98, 816.24 and 235.79 is: 353.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.98 : 816.24 = 235.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.98/816.24 = 235.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.98x = 816.24 × 235.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.98x = 192,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,461.23/543.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.80

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