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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 778.97 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 778.97 and 211.34 is: 316.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 778.97 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/778.97 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 778.97 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 164,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,622.57/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.86

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