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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 777.53 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 777.53 and 210.38 is: 315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 777.53 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/777.53 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 777.53 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 163,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,575.71/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.55

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