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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.10, 778.38 and 210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.10, 778.38 and 210.94 is: 316.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.10 : 778.38 = 210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.10/778.38 = 210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.10x = 778.38 × 210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.10x = 164,191.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,191.48/519.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.30

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