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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.49, 793.98 and 200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.49, 793.98 and 200.30 is: 300.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.49 : 793.98 = 200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.49/793.98 = 200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.49x = 793.98 × 200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.49x = 159,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,030.22/529.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.34

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