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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.97, 778.46 and 210.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.97, 778.46 and 210.62 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.97 : 778.46 = 210.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.97/778.46 = 210.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.97x = 778.46 × 210.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.97x = 163,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,960.14/518.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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