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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.21, 790.82 and 219.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.21, 790.82 and 219.11 is: 328.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.21 : 790.82 = 219.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.21/790.82 = 219.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.21x = 790.82 × 219.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.21x = 173,275.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,275.47/527.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.67

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