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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.79 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.79 and 215.65 is: 323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.79 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.79 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.79 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 170,749.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,749.51/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.44

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