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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.15, 777.26 and 210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.15, 777.26 and 210.15 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.15 : 777.26 = 210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.15/777.26 = 210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.15x = 777.26 × 210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.15x = 163,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,341.71/518.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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