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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 778.37 and 210.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 778.37 and 210.74 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 778.37 = 210.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/778.37 = 210.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 778.37 × 210.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 164,028.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,028.75/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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