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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 789.60 and 218.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 789.60 and 218.69 is: 327.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 789.60 = 218.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/789.60 = 218.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 789.60 × 218.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 172,678.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,678.32/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.90

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