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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.75, 778.12 and 210.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.75, 778.12 and 210.39 is: 315.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.75 : 778.12 = 210.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.75/778.12 = 210.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.75x = 778.12 × 210.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.75x = 163,708.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,708.14/518.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.59

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