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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 793.83 and 221.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 793.83 and 221.01 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 793.83 = 221.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/793.83 = 221.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 793.83 × 221.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 175,444.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,444.37/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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