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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.21, 790.49 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.21, 790.49 and 218.88 is: 328.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.21 : 790.49 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.21/790.49 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.21x = 790.49 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.21x = 173,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,022.45/527.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.19

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