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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.78, 793.29 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.78, 793.29 and 204.24 is: 306.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.78 : 793.29 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.78/793.29 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.78x = 793.29 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.78x = 162,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,021.55/528.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.41

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