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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 792.72 and 220.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 792.72 and 220.29 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 792.72 = 220.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/792.72 = 220.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 792.72 × 220.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 174,628.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,628.29/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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