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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 791.58 and 219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 791.58 and 219.50 is: 329.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 791.58 = 219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/791.58 = 219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 791.58 × 219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 173,751.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,751.81/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.29

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