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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 777.26 and 210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 777.26 and 210.14 is: 315.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 777.26 = 210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/777.26 = 210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 777.26 × 210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 163,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,332.97/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.11

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