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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 778.56 and 211.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 778.56 and 211.11 is: 316.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 778.56 = 211.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/778.56 = 211.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 778.56 × 211.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 164,357.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,357.91/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.41

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