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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.11, 793.50 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.11, 793.50 and 204.40 is: 306.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.11 : 793.50 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.11/793.50 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.11x = 793.50 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.11x = 162,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,187.43/529.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.53

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