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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.12, 790.68 and 219

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.12, 790.68 and 219 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.12 : 790.68 = 219 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.12/790.68 = 219/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.12x = 790.68 × 219
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.12x = 173,158.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,158.92/527.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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