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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.71, 793.26 and 220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.71, 793.26 and 220.48 is: 330.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.71 : 793.26 = 220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.71/793.26 = 220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.71x = 793.26 × 220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.71x = 174,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,896.81/528.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.80

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