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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.56, 777.68 and 210.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.56, 777.68 and 210.26 is: 315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.56 : 777.68 = 210.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.56/777.68 = 210.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.56x = 777.68 × 210.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.56x = 163,515.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,515.00/518.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.33

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