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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.69, 789.63 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.69, 789.63 and 218.62 is: 327.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.69 : 789.63 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.69/789.63 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.69x = 789.63 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.69x = 172,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,628.91/526.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.76

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