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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.76, 815.78 and 219.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.76, 815.78 and 219.49 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.76 : 815.78 = 219.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.76/815.78 = 219.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.76x = 815.78 × 219.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.76x = 179,054.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,054.45/543.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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