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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.20, 779.11 and 211.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.20, 779.11 and 211.03 is: 316.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.20 : 779.11 = 211.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.20/779.11 = 211.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.20x = 779.11 × 211.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.20x = 164,410.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,410.63/519.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.66

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