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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.94, 790.57 and 218.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.94, 790.57 and 218.94 is: 328.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.94 : 790.57 = 218.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.94/790.57 = 218.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.94x = 790.57 × 218.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.94x = 173,083.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,083.44/526.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.47

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