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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.08, 793.62 and 204.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.08, 793.62 and 204.36 is: 306.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.08 : 793.62 = 204.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.08/793.62 = 204.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.08x = 793.62 × 204.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.08x = 162,184.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,184.18/529.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.54

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