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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.97, 792.08 and 220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.97, 792.08 and 220.20 is: 330.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.97 : 792.08 = 220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.97/792.08 = 220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.97x = 792.08 × 220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.97x = 174,414.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,414.92/527.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.35

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