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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.02, 777.59 and 210.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.02, 777.59 and 210.08 is: 315.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.02 : 777.59 = 210.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.02/777.59 = 210.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.02x = 777.59 × 210.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.02x = 163,356.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,356.11/518.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.35

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