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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.47, 777.84 and 210.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.47, 777.84 and 210.41 is: 315.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.47 : 777.84 = 210.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.47/777.84 = 210.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.47x = 777.84 × 210.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.47x = 163,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,667.33/518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.67

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