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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.85, 790.27 and 218.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.85, 790.27 and 218.53 is: 327.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.85 : 790.27 = 218.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.85/790.27 = 218.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.85x = 790.27 × 218.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.85x = 172,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,692.66/526.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.79

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