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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 789.74 and 218.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 789.74 and 218.42 is: 327.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 789.74 = 218.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/789.74 = 218.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 789.74 × 218.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 172,495.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,495.01/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.73

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