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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.86, 790.48 and 218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.86, 790.48 and 218.84 is: 328.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.86 : 790.48 = 218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.86/790.48 = 218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.86x = 790.48 × 218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.86x = 172,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,988.64/526.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.34

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