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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.92, 793.52 and 204.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.92, 793.52 and 204.32 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.92 : 793.52 = 204.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.92/793.52 = 204.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.92x = 793.52 × 204.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.92x = 162,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,127.78/528.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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