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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.16, 793.95 and 220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.16, 793.95 and 220.94 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.16 : 793.95 = 220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.16/793.95 = 220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.16x = 793.95 × 220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.16x = 175,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,410.24/529.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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