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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.99, 793.49 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.99, 793.49 and 204.44 is: 306.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.99 : 793.49 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.99/793.49 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.99x = 793.49 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.99x = 162,216.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,216.11/528.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.65

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