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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.76, 790.26 and 214.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.76, 790.26 and 214.44 is: 321.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.76 : 790.26 = 214.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.76/790.26 = 214.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.76x = 790.26 × 214.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.76x = 169,463.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,463.35/526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.71

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