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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.67, 791.30 and 219.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.67, 791.30 and 219.36 is: 328.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.67 : 791.30 = 219.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.67/791.30 = 219.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.67x = 791.30 × 219.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.67x = 173,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,579.57/527.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.95

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