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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 789.96 and 218.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 789.96 and 218.70 is: 327.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 789.96 = 218.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/789.96 = 218.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 789.96 × 218.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 172,762.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,762.85/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.98

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