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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.51, 779.69 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.51, 779.69 and 211.58 is: 317.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.51 : 779.69 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.51/779.69 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.51x = 779.69 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.51x = 164,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,966.36/519.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.54

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