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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.53, 794.40 and 204.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.53, 794.40 and 204.90 is: 307.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.53 : 794.40 = 204.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.53/794.40 = 204.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.53x = 794.40 × 204.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.53x = 162,772.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,772.56/529.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.39

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