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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.17, 793.24 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.17, 793.24 and 204.46 is: 306.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.17 : 793.24 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.17/793.24 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.17x = 793.24 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.17x = 162,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,185.85/529.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.49

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