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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.51, 794.49 and 221.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.51, 794.49 and 221.43 is: 332.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.51 : 794.49 = 221.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.51/794.49 = 221.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.51x = 794.49 × 221.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.51x = 175,922.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,922.81/529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.24

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