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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.72, 790.24 and 218.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.72, 790.24 and 218.72 is: 328.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.72 : 790.24 = 218.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.72/790.24 = 218.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.72x = 790.24 × 218.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.72x = 172,841.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,841.29/526.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.15

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