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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.94, 793.50 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.94, 793.50 and 204.40 is: 306.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.94 : 793.50 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.94/793.50 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.94x = 793.50 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.94x = 162,191.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,191.40/528.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.63

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