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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.62, 791.12 and 219.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.62, 791.12 and 219.38 is: 328.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.62 : 791.12 = 219.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.62/791.12 = 219.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.62x = 791.12 × 219.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.62x = 173,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,555.91/527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.94

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