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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.42 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.42 and 219.60 is: 329.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.42 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.42 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.42 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 173,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,791.77/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.19

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