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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.91, 793.67 and 220.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.91, 793.67 and 220.90 is: 331.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.91 : 793.67 = 220.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.91/793.67 = 220.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.91x = 793.67 × 220.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.91x = 175,321.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,321.70/528.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.48

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