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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.95, 780.01 and 212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.95, 780.01 and 212.09 is: 318.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.95 : 780.01 = 212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.95/780.01 = 212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.95x = 780.01 × 212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.95x = 165,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,427.89/519.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.16

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