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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.93, 780.17 and 212.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.93, 780.17 and 212.01 is: 318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.93 : 780.17 = 212.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.93/780.17 = 212.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.93x = 780.17 × 212.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.93x = 165,402.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,402.78/519.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.13

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