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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.87, 793.40 and 220.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.87, 793.40 and 220.71 is: 331.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.87 : 793.40 = 220.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.87/793.40 = 220.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.87x = 793.40 × 220.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.87x = 175,110.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,110.21/528.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.10

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