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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 778.82 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 778.82 and 211.32 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 778.82 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/778.82 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 778.82 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 164,579.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,579.19/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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