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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.31, 789.83 and 218.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.31, 789.83 and 218.45 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.31 : 789.83 = 218.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.31/789.83 = 218.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.31x = 789.83 × 218.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.31x = 172,533.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,533.32/526.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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