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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.80, 779.10 and 211.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.80, 779.10 and 211.45 is: 316.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.80 : 779.10 = 211.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.80/779.10 = 211.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.80x = 779.10 × 211.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.80x = 164,740.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,740.70/519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.93

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