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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.82, 790.06 and 218.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.82, 790.06 and 218.51 is: 327.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.82 : 790.06 = 218.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.82/790.06 = 218.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.82x = 790.06 × 218.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.82x = 172,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,634.04/526.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.69

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