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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 793.32 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 793.32 and 220.55 is: 330.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 793.32 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/793.32 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 793.32 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 174,962.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,962.76/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.90

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