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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.75, 793.30 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.75, 793.30 and 204.12 is: 306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.75 : 793.30 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.75/793.30 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.75x = 793.30 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.75x = 161,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,928.40/528.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.25

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