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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 789.62 and 218.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 789.62 and 218.75 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 789.62 = 218.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/789.62 = 218.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 789.62 × 218.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 172,724.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,724.33/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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