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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.62, 792.52 and 204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.62, 792.52 and 204.26 is: 306.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.62 : 792.52 = 204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.62/792.52 = 204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.62x = 792.52 × 204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.62x = 161,875.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,875.66/528.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.23

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