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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.11, 776.98 and 209.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.11, 776.98 and 209.89 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.11 : 776.98 = 209.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.11/776.98 = 209.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.11x = 776.98 × 209.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.11x = 163,080.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,080.33/518.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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