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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 793.02 and 220.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 793.02 and 220.50 is: 330.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 793.02 = 220.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/793.02 = 220.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 793.02 × 220.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 174,860.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,860.91/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.72

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