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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.88, 779.28 and 211.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.88, 779.28 and 211.31 is: 316.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.88 : 779.28 = 211.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.88/779.28 = 211.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.88x = 779.28 × 211.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.88x = 164,669.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,669.66/519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.75

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