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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.73, 794.07 and 221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.73, 794.07 and 221.79 is: 332.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.73 : 794.07 = 221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.73/794.07 = 221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.73x = 794.07 × 221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.73x = 176,116.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,116.79/529.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.47

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