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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 526.96, 790.59 and 218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 526.96, 790.59 and 218.71 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    526.96 : 790.59 = 218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    526.96/790.59 = 218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    526.96x = 790.59 × 218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    526.96x = 172,909.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,909.94/526.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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