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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.52, 793.80 and 205.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.52, 793.80 and 205.10 is: 307.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.52 : 793.80 = 205.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.52/793.80 = 205.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.52x = 793.80 × 205.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.52x = 162,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,808.38/529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.46

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