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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 793.11 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 793.11 and 204.18 is: 306.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 793.11 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/793.11 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 793.11 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 161,937.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,937.20/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.39

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