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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.95, 790.43 and 218.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.95, 790.43 and 218.47 is: 327.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.95 : 790.43 = 218.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.95/790.43 = 218.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.95x = 790.43 × 218.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.95x = 172,685.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,685.24/526.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.71

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