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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.31, 778.88 and 211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.31, 778.88 and 211.10 is: 316.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.31 : 778.88 = 211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.31/778.88 = 211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.31x = 778.88 × 211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.31x = 164,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,418.20/519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.61

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