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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.45, 777.06 and 210.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.45, 777.06 and 210.11 is: 314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.45 : 777.06 = 210.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.45/777.06 = 210.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.45x = 777.06 × 210.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.45x = 163,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,264.19/518.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.91

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