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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.03, 793.55 and 221.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.03, 793.55 and 221.03 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.03 : 793.55 = 221.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.03/793.55 = 221.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.03x = 793.55 × 221.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.03x = 175,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,398.36/529.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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