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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 815.67 and 219.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 815.67 and 219.13 is: 328.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 815.67 = 219.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/815.67 = 219.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 815.67 × 219.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 178,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,733.69/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.70

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