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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 779.06 and 211.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 779.06 and 211.05 is: 316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 779.06 = 211.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/779.06 = 211.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 779.06 × 211.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 164,421.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,421.14/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.82

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