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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.96, 793.38 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.96, 793.38 and 204.10 is: 306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.96 : 793.38 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.96/793.38 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.96x = 793.38 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.96x = 161,926.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,926.87/528.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.12

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