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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 791.36 and 219.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 791.36 and 219.39 is: 329.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 791.36 = 219.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/791.36 = 219.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 791.36 × 219.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 173,613.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,613.23/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.05

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