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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.78, 789.63 and 218.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.78, 789.63 and 218.81 is: 327.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.78 : 789.63 = 218.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.78/789.63 = 218.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.78x = 789.63 × 218.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.78x = 172,780.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,780.09/526.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.99

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