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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.73, 790.98 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.73, 790.98 and 219.51 is: 329.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.73 : 790.98 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.73/790.98 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.73x = 790.98 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.73x = 173,628.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,628.02/527.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.01

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