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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.80, 792.72 and 204.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.80, 792.72 and 204.08 is: 305.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.80 : 792.72 = 204.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.80/792.72 = 204.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.80x = 792.72 × 204.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.80x = 161,778.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,778.30/528.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.93

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