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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.77, 792.81 and 204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.77, 792.81 and 204.17 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.77 : 792.81 = 204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.77/792.81 = 204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.77x = 792.81 × 204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.77x = 161,868.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,868.02/528.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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