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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.54, 791.09 and 219.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.54, 791.09 and 219.18 is: 328.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.54 : 791.09 = 219.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.54/791.09 = 219.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.54x = 791.09 × 219.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.54x = 173,391.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,391.65/527.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.68

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