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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.37, 789.53 and 218.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.37, 789.53 and 218.21 is: 327.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.37 : 789.53 = 218.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.37/789.53 = 218.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.37x = 789.53 × 218.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.37x = 172,278.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,278.30/526.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.30

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