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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.55, 794.52 and 205.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.55, 794.52 and 205.14 is: 307.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.55 : 794.52 = 205.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.55/794.52 = 205.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.55x = 794.52 × 205.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.55x = 162,987.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,987.83/529.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.79

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