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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.39, 792.35 and 220.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.39, 792.35 and 220.17 is: 330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.39 : 792.35 = 220.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.39/792.35 = 220.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.39x = 792.35 × 220.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.39x = 174,450.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,450.60/528.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.15

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