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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.98, 778.32 and 210.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.98, 778.32 and 210.76 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.98 : 778.32 = 210.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.98/778.32 = 210.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.98x = 778.32 × 210.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.98x = 164,038.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,038.72/518.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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