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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.41, 789.54 and 218.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.41, 789.54 and 218.30 is: 327.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.41 : 789.54 = 218.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.41/789.54 = 218.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.41x = 789.54 × 218.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.41x = 172,352.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,352.63/526.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.41

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