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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.28, 793.82 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.28, 793.82 and 204.86 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.28 : 793.82 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.28/793.82 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.28x = 793.82 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.28x = 162,620.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,620.94/529.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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