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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 792.16 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 792.16 and 219.98 is: 330.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 792.16 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/792.16 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 792.16 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 174,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,258.26/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.09

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