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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.30, 788.87 and 217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.30, 788.87 and 217.82 is: 326.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.30 : 788.87 = 217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.30/788.87 = 217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.30x = 788.87 × 217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.30x = 171,834.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,834.18/526.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.50

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