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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.70, 790.06 and 218.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.70, 790.06 and 218.55 is: 327.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.70 : 790.06 = 218.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.70/790.06 = 218.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.70x = 790.06 × 218.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.70x = 172,667.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,667.61/526.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.83

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