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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.44, 789.71 and 218.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.44, 789.71 and 218.24 is: 327.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.44 : 789.71 = 218.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.44/789.71 = 218.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.44x = 789.71 × 218.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.44x = 172,341.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,341.27/526.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.37

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