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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.09, 778.05 and 210.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.09, 778.05 and 210.75 is: 315.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.09 : 778.05 = 210.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.09/778.05 = 210.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.09x = 778.05 × 210.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.09x = 163,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,974.04/519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.89

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