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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.72, 793.26 and 204.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.72, 793.26 and 204.18 is: 306.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.72 : 793.26 = 204.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.72/793.26 = 204.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.72x = 793.26 × 204.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.72x = 161,967.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,967.83/528.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.34

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