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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.49, 777.67 and 210.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.49, 777.67 and 210.35 is: 315.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.49 : 777.67 = 210.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.49/777.67 = 210.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.49x = 777.67 × 210.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.49x = 163,582.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,582.18/518.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.49

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