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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.16, 779 and 211.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.16, 779 and 211.23 is: 316.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.16 : 779 = 211.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.16/779 = 211.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.16x = 779 × 211.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.16x = 164,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,548.17/519.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.95

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