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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.55, 790.11 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.55, 790.11 and 218.62 is: 328.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.55 : 790.11 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.55/790.11 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.55x = 790.11 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.55x = 172,731.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,731.43/526.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.04

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