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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.47, 790.62 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.47, 790.62 and 219.16 is: 328.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.47 : 790.62 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.47/790.62 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.47x = 790.62 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.47x = 173,272.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,272.28/527.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.50

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