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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.47 and 204.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.47 and 204.21 is: 306.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.47 = 204.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.47 = 204.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.47 × 204.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 161,830.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,830.81/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.14

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