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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.49, 790.77 and 219.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.49, 790.77 and 219.15 is: 328.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.49 : 790.77 = 219.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.49/790.77 = 219.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.49x = 790.77 × 219.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.49x = 173,298.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,298.07/527.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.53

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