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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.95, 793.65 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.95, 793.65 and 220.86 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.95 : 793.65 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.95/793.65 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.95x = 793.65 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.95x = 175,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,285.54/528.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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