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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 793.07 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 793.07 and 221.01 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 793.07 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/793.07 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 793.07 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 175,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,276.40/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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