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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.66, 778.20 and 210.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.66, 778.20 and 210.44 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.66 : 778.20 = 210.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.66/778.20 = 210.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.66x = 778.20 × 210.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.66x = 163,761.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,761.31/518.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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