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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.24, 793.74 and 204.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.24, 793.74 and 204.52 is: 306.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.24 : 793.74 = 204.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.24/793.74 = 204.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.24x = 793.74 × 204.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.24x = 162,335.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,335.70/529.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.73

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