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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.23, 794.05 and 200.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.23, 794.05 and 200.15 is: 300.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.23 : 794.05 = 200.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.23/794.05 = 200.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.23x = 794.05 × 200.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.23x = 158,924.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,924.64/529.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.29

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