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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.37, 779.14 and 206.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.37, 779.14 and 206.93 is: 310.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.37 : 779.14 = 206.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.37/779.14 = 206.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.37x = 779.14 × 206.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.37x = 161,223.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,223.54/519.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.42

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