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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 793.41 and 220.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 793.41 and 220.79 is: 331.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 793.41 = 220.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/793.41 = 220.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 793.41 × 220.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 175,176.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,176.88/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.18

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