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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.24, 791.62 and 219.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.24, 791.62 and 219.76 is: 329.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.24 : 791.62 = 219.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.24/791.62 = 219.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.24x = 791.62 × 219.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.24x = 173,966.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,966.41/528.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.33

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