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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 792.72 and 220.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 792.72 and 220.75 is: 330.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 792.72 = 220.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/792.72 = 220.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 792.72 × 220.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 174,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,992.94/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.99

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