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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.73, 778.92 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.73, 778.92 and 211.22 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.73 : 778.92 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.73/778.92 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.73x = 778.92 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.73x = 164,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,522.56/519.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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