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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.58, 777.66 and 210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.58, 777.66 and 210.59 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.58 : 777.66 = 210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.58/777.66 = 210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.58x = 777.66 × 210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.58x = 163,763.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,763.53/518.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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