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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.65, 814.93 and 218.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.65, 814.93 and 218.77 is: 327.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.65 : 814.93 = 218.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.65/814.93 = 218.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.65x = 814.93 × 218.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.65x = 178,279.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,279.65/543.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.93

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