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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.52, 778.94 and 211.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.52, 778.94 and 211.29 is: 316.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.52 : 778.94 = 211.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.52/778.94 = 211.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.52x = 778.94 × 211.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.52x = 164,581.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,581.71/519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.80

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