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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.21, 779.02 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.21, 779.02 and 211.21 is: 316.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.21 : 779.02 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.21/779.02 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.21x = 779.02 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.21x = 164,534.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,534.34/519.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.89

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