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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526, 788.91 and 217.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526, 788.91 and 217.78 is: 326.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526 : 788.91 = 217.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526/788.91 = 217.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526x = 788.91 × 217.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526x = 171,808.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,808.82/526
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.63

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