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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.51, 794.39 and 200.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.51, 794.39 and 200.59 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.51 : 794.39 = 200.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.51/794.39 = 200.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.51x = 794.39 × 200.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.51x = 159,345.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,345.69/529.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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