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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 779.15 and 211.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 779.15 and 211.21 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 779.15 = 211.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/779.15 = 211.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 779.15 × 211.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 164,560.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,560.38/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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