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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.47, 789.16 and 218.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.47, 789.16 and 218.49 is: 327.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.47 : 789.16 = 218.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.47/789.16 = 218.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.47x = 789.16 × 218.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.47x = 172,423.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,423.57/526.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.51

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