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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529, 793.77 and 204.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529, 793.77 and 204.28 is: 306.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529 : 793.77 = 204.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529/793.77 = 204.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529x = 793.77 × 204.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529x = 162,151.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,151.34/529
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.52

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