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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.12, 779.01 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.12, 779.01 and 211.23 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.12 : 779.01 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.12/779.01 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.12x = 779.01 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.12x = 164,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,550.28/519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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