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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.22, 793.64 and 204.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.22, 793.64 and 204.50 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.22 : 793.64 = 204.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.22/793.64 = 204.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.22x = 793.64 × 204.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.22x = 162,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,294.39/529.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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