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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.81, 779.98 and 211.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.81, 779.98 and 211.89 is: 317.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.81 : 779.98 = 211.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.81/779.98 = 211.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.81x = 779.98 × 211.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.81x = 165,269.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,269.96/519.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.94

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