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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.34, 789.51 and 218.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.34, 789.51 and 218.03 is: 327.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.34 : 789.51 = 218.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.34/789.51 = 218.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.34x = 789.51 × 218.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.34x = 172,133.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,133.74/526.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.04

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