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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 794.54 and 221.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 794.54 and 221.74 is: 332.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 794.54 = 221.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/794.54 = 221.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 794.54 × 221.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 176,179.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,179.87/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.58

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