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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.80, 779.66 and 211.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.80, 779.66 and 211.69 is: 317.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.80 : 779.66 = 211.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.80/779.66 = 211.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.80x = 779.66 × 211.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.80x = 165,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,041.27/519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.51

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