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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.46, 791.46 and 215.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.46, 791.46 and 215.10 is: 322.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.46 : 791.46 = 215.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.46/791.46 = 215.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.46x = 791.46 × 215.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.46x = 170,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,243.05/527.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.76

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