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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.80, 789.62 and 218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.80, 789.62 and 218.28 is: 327.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.80 : 789.62 = 218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.80/789.62 = 218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.80x = 789.62 × 218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.80x = 172,357.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,357.16/526.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.18

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