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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.46, 793.98 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.46, 793.98 and 204.74 is: 307.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.46 : 793.98 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.46/793.98 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.46x = 793.98 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.46x = 162,559.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,559.47/529.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.03

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