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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 789.98 and 218.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 789.98 and 218.63 is: 327.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 789.98 = 218.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/789.98 = 218.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 789.98 × 218.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 172,714.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,714.21/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.82

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