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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.50, 791.25 and 219.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.50, 791.25 and 219.43 is: 329.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.50 : 791.25 = 219.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.50/791.25 = 219.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.50x = 791.25 × 219.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.50x = 173,623.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,623.99/527.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.15

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