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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.99, 779.92 and 211.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.99, 779.92 and 211.85 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.99 : 779.92 = 211.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.99/779.92 = 211.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.99x = 779.92 × 211.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.99x = 165,225.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,225.34/519.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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