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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.28, 790.08 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.28, 790.08 and 218.88 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.28 : 790.08 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.28/790.08 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.28x = 790.08 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.28x = 172,932.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,932.71/527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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