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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.67, 815.51 and 219.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.67, 815.51 and 219.04 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.67 : 815.51 = 219.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.67/815.51 = 219.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.67x = 815.51 × 219.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.67x = 178,629.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,629.31/543.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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