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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.41, 794.37 and 221.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.41, 794.37 and 221.34 is: 332.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.41 : 794.37 = 221.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.41/794.37 = 221.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.41x = 794.37 × 221.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.41x = 175,825.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,825.86/529.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.12

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