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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.57, 789.64 and 218.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.57, 789.64 and 218.23 is: 327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.57 : 789.64 = 218.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.57/789.64 = 218.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.57x = 789.64 × 218.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.57x = 172,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,323.14/526.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.26

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