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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.34 and 219.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.34 and 219.95 is: 329.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.34 = 219.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.34 = 219.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.34 × 219.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 174,055.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,055.23/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.70

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