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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 794.46 and 221.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 794.46 and 221.77 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 794.46 = 221.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/794.46 = 221.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 794.46 × 221.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 176,186.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,186.29/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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