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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.77, 790.56 and 218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.77, 790.56 and 218.88 is: 328.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.77 : 790.56 = 218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.77/790.56 = 218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.77x = 790.56 × 218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.77x = 173,037.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,037.77/526.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.49

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