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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.83, 790.93 and 219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.83, 790.93 and 219.42 is: 328.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.83 : 790.93 = 219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.83/790.93 = 219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.83x = 790.93 × 219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.83x = 173,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,546.13/527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.79

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