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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.88, 778.23 and 210.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.88, 778.23 and 210.65 is: 315.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.88 : 778.23 = 210.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.88/778.23 = 210.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.88x = 778.23 × 210.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.88x = 163,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,934.15/518.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.94

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