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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.67, 789.56 and 218.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.67, 789.56 and 218.33 is: 327.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.67 : 789.56 = 218.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.67/789.56 = 218.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.67x = 789.56 × 218.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.67x = 172,384.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,384.09/526.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.31

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