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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.80, 791.64 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.80, 791.64 and 219.70 is: 329.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.80 : 791.64 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.80/791.64 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.80x = 791.64 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.80x = 173,923.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,923.31/527.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.53

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