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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.28, 777.23 and 210.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.28, 777.23 and 210.05 is: 315.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.28 : 777.23 = 210.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.28/777.23 = 210.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.28x = 777.23 × 210.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.28x = 163,257.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,257.16/518.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.00

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