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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.01, 779.69 and 211.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.01, 779.69 and 211.51 is: 317.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.01 : 779.69 = 211.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.01/779.69 = 211.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.01x = 779.69 × 211.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.01x = 164,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,910.81/520.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.13

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