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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.79, 789.97 and 218.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.79, 789.97 and 218.43 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.79 : 789.97 = 218.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.79/789.97 = 218.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.79x = 789.97 × 218.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.79x = 172,553.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,553.01/526.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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