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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 792.24 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 792.24 and 219.78 is: 329.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 792.24 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/792.24 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 792.24 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 174,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,118.51/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.81

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