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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 779.88 and 211.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 779.88 and 211.80 is: 317.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 779.88 = 211.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/779.88 = 211.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 779.88 × 211.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 165,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,178.58/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.80

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