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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.15, 793.78 and 220.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.15, 793.78 and 220.83 is: 331.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.15 : 793.78 = 220.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.15/793.78 = 220.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.15x = 793.78 × 220.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.15x = 175,290.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,290.44/529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.27

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