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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 779.78 and 211.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 779.78 and 211.64 is: 317.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 779.78 = 211.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/779.78 = 211.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 779.78 × 211.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 165,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,029.28/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.37

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