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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.99 and 220.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.99 and 220.62 is: 330.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.99 = 220.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.99 = 220.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.99 × 220.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 174,949.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,949.45/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.96

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