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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.74, 779.13 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.74, 779.13 and 211.53 is: 317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.74 : 779.13 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.74/779.13 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.74x = 779.13 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.74x = 164,809.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,809.37/519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.10

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