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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.82, 778.26 and 210.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.82, 778.26 and 210.52 is: 315.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.82 : 778.26 = 210.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.82/778.26 = 210.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.82x = 778.26 × 210.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.82x = 163,835.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,835.50/518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.78

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