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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.87 and 219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.87 and 219.69 is: 329.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.87 = 219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.87 = 219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.87 × 219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 173,964.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,964.82/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.52

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