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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.50, 791.33 and 219.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.50, 791.33 and 219.37 is: 329.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.50 : 791.33 = 219.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.50/791.33 = 219.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.50x = 791.33 × 219.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.50x = 173,595.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,595.13/527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.09

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