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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 791.52 and 219.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 791.52 and 219.48 is: 329.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 791.52 = 219.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/791.52 = 219.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 791.52 × 219.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 173,722.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,722.81/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.22

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