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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.43, 794.17 and 221.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.43, 794.17 and 221.05 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.43 : 794.17 = 221.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.43/794.17 = 221.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.43x = 794.17 × 221.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.43x = 175,552.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,552.55/529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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