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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.39, 777.92 and 210.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.39, 777.92 and 210.25 is: 315.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.39 : 777.92 = 210.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.39/777.92 = 210.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.39x = 777.92 × 210.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.39x = 163,555.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,555.16/518.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.50

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