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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.60, 779.49 and 211.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.60, 779.49 and 211.62 is: 317.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.60 : 779.49 = 211.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.60/779.49 = 211.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.60x = 779.49 × 211.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.60x = 164,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,955.67/519.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.47

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