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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 790.24 and 218.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 790.24 and 218.74 is: 327.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 790.24 = 218.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/790.24 = 218.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 790.24 × 218.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 172,857.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,857.10/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.85

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