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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.25, 776.87 and 209.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.25, 776.87 and 209.91 is: 314.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.25 : 776.87 = 209.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.25/776.87 = 209.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.25x = 776.87 × 209.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.25x = 163,071.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,071.73/518.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.66

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