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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.15, 793.98 and 221.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.15, 793.98 and 221.07 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.15 : 793.98 = 221.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.15/793.98 = 221.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.15x = 793.98 × 221.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.15x = 175,525.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,525.16/529.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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