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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 792.78 and 220.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 792.78 and 220.72 is: 330.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 792.78 = 220.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/792.78 = 220.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 792.78 × 220.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 174,981.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,981.30/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.67

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