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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 793.16 and 204.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 793.16 and 204.22 is: 306.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 793.16 = 204.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/793.16 = 204.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 793.16 × 204.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 161,978.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,978.11/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.32

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