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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 790.83 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 790.83 and 219.30 is: 328.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 790.83 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/790.83 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 790.83 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 173,429.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,429.02/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.71

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