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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 793.17 and 220.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 793.17 and 220.55 is: 330.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 793.17 = 220.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/793.17 = 220.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 793.17 × 220.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 174,931.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,931.29/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.82

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