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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.75, 779.46 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.75, 779.46 and 211.87 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.75 : 779.46 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.75/779.46 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.75x = 779.46 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.75x = 165,140.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,140.88/519.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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