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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.10, 793.50 and 204.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.10, 793.50 and 204.39 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.10 : 793.50 = 204.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.10/793.50 = 204.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.10x = 793.50 × 204.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.10x = 162,183.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,183.47/529.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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