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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 790.49 and 218.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 790.49 and 218.97 is: 328.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 790.49 = 218.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/790.49 = 218.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 790.49 × 218.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 173,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,092.50/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.26

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