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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.06, 790.51 and 218.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.06, 790.51 and 218.87 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.06 : 790.51 = 218.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.06/790.51 = 218.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.06x = 790.51 × 218.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.06x = 173,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,018.92/527.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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