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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.74, 815.64 and 219.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.74, 815.64 and 219.07 is: 328.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.74 : 815.64 = 219.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.74/815.64 = 219.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.74x = 815.64 × 219.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.74x = 178,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,682.25/543.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.62

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