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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.66, 790.04 and 218.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.66, 790.04 and 218.46 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.66 : 790.04 = 218.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.66/790.04 = 218.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.66x = 790.04 × 218.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.66x = 172,592.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,592.14/526.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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