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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.59, 793.02 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.59, 793.02 and 220.34 is: 330.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.59 : 793.02 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.59/793.02 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.59x = 793.02 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.59x = 174,730.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,730.06/528.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.56

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