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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 792.79 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 792.79 and 220.92 is: 331.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 792.79 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/792.79 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 792.79 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 175,145.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,145.34/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.16

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