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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.45, 779.33 and 211.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.45, 779.33 and 211.47 is: 317.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.45 : 779.33 = 211.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.45/779.33 = 211.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.45x = 779.33 × 211.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.45x = 164,802.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,802.52/519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.27

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