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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.71, 790.19 and 218.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.71, 790.19 and 218.61 is: 327.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.71 : 790.19 = 218.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.71/790.19 = 218.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.71x = 790.19 × 218.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.71x = 172,743.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,743.44/526.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.97

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