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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.90, 793.28 and 216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.90, 793.28 and 216.66 is: 324.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.90 : 793.28 = 216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.90/793.28 = 216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.90x = 793.28 × 216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.90x = 171,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,872.04/528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.96

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