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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 512.73, 768.45 and 219.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 512.73, 768.45 and 219.90 is: 329.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    512.73 : 768.45 = 219.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    512.73/768.45 = 219.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    512.73x = 768.45 × 219.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    512.73x = 168,982.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,982.16/512.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.57

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