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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.37, 777.60 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.37, 777.60 and 210.39 is: 315.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.37 : 777.60 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.37/777.60 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.37x = 777.60 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.37x = 163,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,599.26/518.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.60

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