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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.03, 776.97 and 209.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.03, 776.97 and 209.57 is: 314.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.03 : 776.97 = 209.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.03/776.97 = 209.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.03x = 776.97 × 209.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.03x = 162,825.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,825.72/518.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.32

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