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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.18, 793.63 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.18, 793.63 and 204.37 is: 306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.18 : 793.63 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.18/793.63 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.18x = 793.63 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.18x = 162,194.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,194.16/529.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.50

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