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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.16, 777.49 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.16, 777.49 and 210.23 is: 315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.16 : 777.49 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.16/777.49 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.16x = 777.49 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.16x = 163,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,451.72/518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.45

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