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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.31 and 219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.31 and 219.94 is: 329.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.31 = 219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.31 = 219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.31 × 219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 174,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,039.57/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.68

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