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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.59, 794.17 and 200.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.59, 794.17 and 200.48 is: 300.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.59 : 794.17 = 200.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.59/794.17 = 200.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.59x = 794.17 × 200.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.59x = 159,210.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,210.92/529.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.63

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