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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 792.77 and 220.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 792.77 and 220.44 is: 330.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 792.77 = 220.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/792.77 = 220.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 792.77 × 220.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 174,757.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,757.12/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.49

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