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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.38, 777.78 and 210.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.38, 777.78 and 210.45 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.38 : 777.78 = 210.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.38/777.78 = 210.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.38x = 777.78 × 210.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.38x = 163,683.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,683.80/518.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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