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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.82, 791.86 and 219.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.82, 791.86 and 219.74 is: 329.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.82 : 791.86 = 219.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.82/791.86 = 219.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.82x = 791.86 × 219.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.82x = 174,003.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,003.32/527.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.66

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