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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.56, 791.56 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.56, 791.56 and 219.48 is: 329.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.56 : 791.56 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.56/791.56 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.56x = 791.56 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.56x = 173,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,731.59/527.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.31

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