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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.61, 779.67 and 211.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.61, 779.67 and 211.68 is: 317.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.61 : 779.67 = 211.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.61/779.67 = 211.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.61x = 779.67 × 211.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.61x = 165,040.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,040.55/519.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.62

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