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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.87, 779.77 and 211.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.87, 779.77 and 211.75 is: 317.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.87 : 779.77 = 211.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.87/779.77 = 211.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.87x = 779.77 × 211.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.87x = 165,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,116.30/519.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.61

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