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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.43, 777.60 and 210.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.43, 777.60 and 210.23 is: 315.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.43 : 777.60 = 210.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.43/777.60 = 210.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.43x = 777.60 × 210.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.43x = 163,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,473.88/518.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.32

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