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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 793.69 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 793.69 and 204.57 is: 306.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 793.69 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/793.69 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 793.69 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 162,365.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,365.16/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.67

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