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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.57, 792.82 and 220.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.57, 792.82 and 220.32 is: 330.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.57 : 792.82 = 220.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.57/792.82 = 220.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.57x = 792.82 × 220.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.57x = 174,674.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,674.10/528.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.47

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