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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 793.29 and 204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 793.29 and 204.23 is: 306.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 793.29 = 204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/793.29 = 204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 793.29 × 204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 162,013.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,013.62/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.45

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