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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.84, 793.38 and 220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.84, 793.38 and 220.74 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.84 : 793.38 = 220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.84/793.38 = 220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.84x = 793.38 × 220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.84x = 175,130.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,130.70/528.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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