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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.86, 793.13 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.86, 793.13 and 204.15 is: 306.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.86 : 793.13 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.86/793.13 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.86x = 793.13 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.86x = 161,914.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,914.26/528.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.16

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