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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.07, 790.57 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.07, 790.57 and 218.81 is: 328.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.07 : 790.57 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.07/790.57 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.07x = 790.57 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.07x = 172,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,984.62/527.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.20

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