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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.54, 779.31 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.54, 779.31 and 211.18 is: 316.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.54 : 779.31 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.54/779.31 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.54x = 779.31 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.54x = 164,574.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,574.69/519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.77

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