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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.29, 793.50 and 221.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.29, 793.50 and 221.37 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.29 : 793.50 = 221.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.29/793.50 = 221.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.29x = 793.50 × 221.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.29x = 175,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,657.10/529.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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