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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 792.78 and 204.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 792.78 and 204.04 is: 305.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 792.78 = 204.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/792.78 = 204.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 792.78 × 204.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 161,758.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,758.83/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.82

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