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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.97, 791.65 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.97, 791.65 and 220.04 is: 329.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.97 : 791.65 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.97/791.65 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.97x = 791.65 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.97x = 174,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,195.56/527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.94

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