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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.02, 790.55 and 218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.02, 790.55 and 218.90 is: 328.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.02 : 790.55 = 218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.02/790.55 = 218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.02x = 790.55 × 218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.02x = 173,051.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,051.40/527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.36

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