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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.91, 790.52 and 218.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.91, 790.52 and 218.99 is: 328.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.91 : 790.52 = 218.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.91/790.52 = 218.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.91x = 790.52 × 218.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.91x = 173,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,110.93/526.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.54

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