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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.23, 777.39 and 210.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.23, 777.39 and 210.34 is: 315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.23 : 777.39 = 210.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.23/777.39 = 210.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.23x = 777.39 × 210.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.23x = 163,513.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,513.48/518.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.52

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