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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.90 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.90 and 220.34 is: 330.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.90 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.90 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.90 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 174,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,707.59/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.50

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