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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 777.94 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 777.94 and 210.67 is: 315.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 777.94 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/777.94 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 777.94 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 163,886.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,886.15/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.79

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