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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.57, 779.04 and 211.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.57, 779.04 and 211.56 is: 317.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.57 : 779.04 = 211.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.57/779.04 = 211.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.57x = 779.04 × 211.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.57x = 164,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,813.70/519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.21

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