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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 790.12 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 790.12 and 218.76 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 790.12 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/790.12 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 790.12 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 172,846.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,846.65/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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