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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.70, 793.25 and 220.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.70, 793.25 and 220.47 is: 330.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.70 : 793.25 = 220.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.70/793.25 = 220.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.70x = 793.25 × 220.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.70x = 174,887.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,887.83/528.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.79

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