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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.47, 779.20 and 211.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.47, 779.20 and 211.32 is: 316.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.47 : 779.20 = 211.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.47/779.20 = 211.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.47x = 779.20 × 211.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.47x = 164,660.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,660.54/519.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.98

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