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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.37, 791.26 and 219.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.37, 791.26 and 219.14 is: 328.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.37 : 791.26 = 219.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.37/791.26 = 219.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.37x = 791.26 × 219.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.37x = 173,398.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,398.15/527.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.80

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