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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.32, 778.58 and 211.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.32, 778.58 and 211.12 is: 316.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.32 : 778.58 = 211.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.32/778.58 = 211.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.32x = 778.58 × 211.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.32x = 164,371.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,371.60/519.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.51

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