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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.88, 790.64 and 218.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.88, 790.64 and 218.76 is: 328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.88 : 790.64 = 218.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.88/790.64 = 218.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.88x = 790.64 × 218.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.88x = 172,960.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,960.41/526.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.27

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