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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.48, 791.21 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.48, 791.21 and 219.32 is: 328.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.48 : 791.21 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.48/791.21 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.48x = 791.21 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.48x = 173,528.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,528.18/527.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.98

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