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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.47, 793.73 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.47, 793.73 and 204.76 is: 306.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.47 : 793.73 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.47/793.73 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.47x = 793.73 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.47x = 162,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,525.66/529.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.96

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