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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.18, 777.54 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.18, 777.54 and 210.26 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.18 : 777.54 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.18/777.54 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.18x = 777.54 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.18x = 163,485.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,485.56/518.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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