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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.46, 777.24 and 210.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.46, 777.24 and 210.54 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.46 : 777.24 = 210.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.46/777.24 = 210.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.46x = 777.24 × 210.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.46x = 163,640.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,640.11/518.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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