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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.50, 793.71 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.50, 793.71 and 221.52 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.50 : 793.71 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.50/793.71 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.50x = 793.71 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.50x = 175,822.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,822.64/529.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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