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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.90, 793.32 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.90, 793.32 and 204.24 is: 306.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.90 : 793.32 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.90/793.32 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.90x = 793.32 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.90x = 162,027.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,027.68/528.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.35

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