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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 794.33 and 204.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 794.33 and 204.83 is: 307.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 794.33 = 204.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/794.33 = 204.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 794.33 × 204.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 162,702.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,702.61/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.28

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