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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.69, 815.58 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.69, 815.58 and 219 is: 328.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.69 : 815.58 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.69/815.58 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.69x = 815.58 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.69x = 178,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,612.02/543.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.52

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