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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.99, 816.44 and 236.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.99, 816.44 and 236.07 is: 354.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.99 : 816.44 = 236.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.99/816.44 = 236.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.99x = 816.44 × 236.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.99x = 192,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,735.81/543.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.30

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