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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.09, 789.32 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.09, 789.32 and 218.12 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.09 : 789.32 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.09/789.32 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.09x = 789.32 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.09x = 172,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,166.48/526.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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