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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 793.20 and 204.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 793.20 and 204.12 is: 306.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 793.20 = 204.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/793.20 = 204.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 793.20 × 204.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 161,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,907.98/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.19

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