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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 779.36 and 211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 779.36 and 211.40 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 779.36 = 211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/779.36 = 211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 779.36 × 211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 164,756.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,756.70/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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