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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.60, 792.08 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.60, 792.08 and 220.38 is: 330.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.60 : 792.08 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.60/792.08 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.60x = 792.08 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.60x = 174,558.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,558.59/528.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.23

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