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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.59, 790.02 and 218.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.59, 790.02 and 218.68 is: 328.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.59 : 790.02 = 218.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.59/790.02 = 218.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.59x = 790.02 × 218.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.59x = 172,759.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,759.60/526.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.07

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