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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.58, 779.67 and 211.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.58, 779.67 and 211.46 is: 317.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.58 : 779.67 = 211.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.58/779.67 = 211.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.58x = 779.67 × 211.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.58x = 164,869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,869.02/519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.31

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