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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.93, 791.21 and 219.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.93, 791.21 and 219.43 is: 328.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.93 : 791.21 = 219.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.93/791.21 = 219.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.93x = 791.21 × 219.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.93x = 173,615.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,615.21/527.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.86

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