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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 793.91 and 221.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 793.91 and 221.50 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 793.91 = 221.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/793.91 = 221.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 793.91 × 221.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 175,851.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,851.07/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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