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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.38, 790.85 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.38, 790.85 and 219.08 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.38 : 790.85 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.38/790.85 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.38x = 790.85 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.38x = 173,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,261.94/527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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