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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.45, 794.02 and 200.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.45, 794.02 and 200.43 is: 300.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.45 : 794.02 = 200.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.45/794.02 = 200.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.45x = 794.02 × 200.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.45x = 159,145.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,145.43/529.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.59

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