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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.57, 791.33 and 219.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.57, 791.33 and 219.32 is: 328.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.57 : 791.33 = 219.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.57/791.33 = 219.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.57x = 791.33 × 219.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.57x = 173,549.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,549.44/527.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.96

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