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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.19, 790.16 and 218.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.19, 790.16 and 218.66 is: 327.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.19 : 790.16 = 218.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.19/790.16 = 218.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.19x = 790.16 × 218.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.19x = 172,771.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,771.34/527.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.72

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