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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.40, 792.48 and 220.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.40, 792.48 and 220.36 is: 330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.40 : 792.48 = 220.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.40/792.48 = 220.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.40x = 792.48 × 220.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.40x = 174,630.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,630.89/528.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.49

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