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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 794.52 and 221.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 794.52 and 221.29 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 794.52 = 221.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/794.52 = 221.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 794.52 × 221.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 175,819.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,819.33/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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