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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.64, 792.79 and 220.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.64, 792.79 and 220.42 is: 330.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.64 : 792.79 = 220.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.64/792.79 = 220.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.64x = 792.79 × 220.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.64x = 174,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,742.81/528.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.55

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