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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 793.69 and 204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 793.69 and 204.27 is: 306.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 793.69 = 204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/793.69 = 204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 793.69 × 204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 162,123.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,123.09/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.51

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