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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.14, 794.03 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.14, 794.03 and 204.78 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.14 : 794.03 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.14/794.03 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.14x = 794.03 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.14x = 162,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,600.44/529.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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