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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.20, 794.02 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.20, 794.02 and 204.80 is: 307.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.20 : 794.02 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.20/794.02 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.20x = 794.02 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.20x = 162,615.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,615.30/529.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.29

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