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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.35, 793.99 and 220.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.35, 793.99 and 220.86 is: 331.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.35 : 793.99 = 220.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.35/793.99 = 220.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.35x = 793.99 × 220.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.35x = 175,360.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,360.63/529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.28

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