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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 791.31 and 219.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 791.31 and 219.23 is: 328.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 791.31 = 219.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/791.31 = 219.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 791.31 × 219.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 173,479.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,479.41/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.73

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