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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.01, 777.78 and 210.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.01, 777.78 and 210.46 is: 316.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.01 : 777.78 = 210.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.01/777.78 = 210.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.01x = 777.78 × 210.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.01x = 163,691.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,691.58/518.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.00

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