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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 794.63 and 221.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 794.63 and 221.52 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 794.63 = 221.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/794.63 = 221.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 794.63 × 221.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 176,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,026.44/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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