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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 791.87 and 219.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 791.87 and 219.79 is: 329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 791.87 = 219.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/791.87 = 219.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 791.87 × 219.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 174,045.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,045.66/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.80

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