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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.10, 777.30 and 210.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.10, 777.30 and 210.18 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.10 : 777.30 = 210.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.10/777.30 = 210.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.10x = 777.30 × 210.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.10x = 163,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,372.91/518.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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