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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.58, 794.02 and 204.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.58, 794.02 and 204.57 is: 306.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.58 : 794.02 = 204.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.58/794.02 = 204.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.58x = 794.02 × 204.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.58x = 162,429.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,429.66/529.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.71

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