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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.26, 790.58 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.26, 790.58 and 219.32 is: 328.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.26 : 790.58 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.26/790.58 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.26x = 790.58 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.26x = 173,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,390.01/527.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.85

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