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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 779.16 and 211.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 779.16 and 211.59 is: 317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 779.16 = 211.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/779.16 = 211.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 779.16 × 211.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 164,862.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,862.46/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.30

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