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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.17, 790.11 and 218.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.17, 790.11 and 218.83 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.17 : 790.11 = 218.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.17/790.11 = 218.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.17x = 790.11 × 218.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.17x = 172,899.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,899.77/527.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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