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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 790.58 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 790.58 and 218.84 is: 328.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 790.58 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/790.58 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 790.58 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 173,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,010.53/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.24

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