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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.22, 789.04 and 217.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.22, 789.04 and 217.98 is: 326.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.22 : 789.04 = 217.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.22/789.04 = 217.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.22x = 789.04 × 217.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.22x = 171,994.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,994.94/526.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.85

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