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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.82, 779.41 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.82, 779.41 and 211.51 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.82 : 779.41 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.82/779.41 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.82x = 779.41 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.82x = 164,853.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,853.01/519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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