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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.28, 788.82 and 217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.28, 788.82 and 217.95 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.28 : 788.82 = 217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.28/788.82 = 217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.28x = 788.82 × 217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.28x = 171,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,923.32/526.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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