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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.08, 789.93 and 218.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.08, 789.93 and 218.62 is: 327.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.08 : 789.93 = 218.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.08/789.93 = 218.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.08x = 789.93 × 218.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.08x = 172,694.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,694.50/527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.64

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