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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.80, 778.19 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.80, 778.19 and 210.65 is: 315.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.80 : 778.19 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.80/778.19 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.80x = 778.19 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.80x = 163,922.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,922.36/518.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.97

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