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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.01, 793.74 and 220.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.01, 793.74 and 220.93 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.01 : 793.74 = 220.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.01/793.74 = 220.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.01x = 793.74 × 220.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.01x = 175,357.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,357.89/529.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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