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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.58, 791.40 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.58, 791.40 and 219.36 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.58 : 791.40 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.58/791.40 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.58x = 791.40 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.58x = 173,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,601.50/527.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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