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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.36, 777.87 and 210.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.36, 777.87 and 210.47 is: 315.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.36 : 777.87 = 210.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.36/777.87 = 210.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.36x = 777.87 × 210.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.36x = 163,714.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,714.41/518.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.83

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