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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.63, 789.76 and 218.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.63, 789.76 and 218.34 is: 327.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.63 : 789.76 = 218.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.63/789.76 = 218.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.63x = 789.76 × 218.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.63x = 172,436.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,436.20/526.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.43

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