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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.35, 794.06 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.35, 794.06 and 204.54 is: 306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.35 : 794.06 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.35/794.06 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.35x = 794.06 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.35x = 162,417.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,417.03/529.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.82

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