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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.89, 793.61 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.89, 793.61 and 204.49 is: 306.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.89 : 793.61 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.89/793.61 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.89x = 793.61 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.89x = 162,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,280.32/528.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.83

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