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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.96, 792.20 and 219.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.96, 792.20 and 219.92 is: 329.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.96 : 792.20 = 219.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.96/792.20 = 219.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.96x = 792.20 × 219.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.96x = 174,217.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,217.21/527.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.98

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