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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.74, 791.72 and 219.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.74, 791.72 and 219.66 is: 329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.74 : 791.72 = 219.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.74/791.72 = 219.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.74x = 791.72 × 219.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.74x = 173,904.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,904.16/527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.53

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