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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.50, 779.17 and 211.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.50, 779.17 and 211.35 is: 317.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.50 : 779.17 = 211.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.50/779.17 = 211.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.50x = 779.17 × 211.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.50x = 164,677.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,677.58/519.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.00

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