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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.14, 790.80 and 219.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.14, 790.80 and 219.02 is: 328.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.14 : 790.80 = 219.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.14/790.80 = 219.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.14x = 790.80 × 219.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.14x = 173,197.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,197.06/527.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.56

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