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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 520.45, 779.99 and 211.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 520.45, 779.99 and 211.94 is: 317.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    520.45 : 779.99 = 211.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    520.45/779.99 = 211.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    520.45x = 779.99 × 211.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    520.45x = 165,311.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,311.08/520.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.63

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