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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 791.33 and 219.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 791.33 and 219.21 is: 328.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 791.33 = 219.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/791.33 = 219.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 791.33 × 219.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 173,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,467.45/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.87

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