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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 792.78 and 204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 792.78 and 204 is: 305.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 792.78 = 204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/792.78 = 204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 792.78 × 204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 161,727.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,727.12/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.85

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