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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 790.25 and 218.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 790.25 and 218.91 is: 328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 790.25 = 218.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/790.25 = 218.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 790.25 × 218.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 172,992.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,992.53/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.12

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