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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.06, 791.61 and 219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.06, 791.61 and 219.72 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.06 : 791.61 = 219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.06/791.61 = 219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.06x = 791.61 × 219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.06x = 173,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,932.55/528.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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