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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.59, 791.52 and 219.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.59, 791.52 and 219.68 is: 329.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.59 : 791.52 = 219.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.59/791.52 = 219.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.59x = 791.52 × 219.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.59x = 173,881.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,881.11/527.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.58

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