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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.60, 794.24 and 204.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.60, 794.24 and 204.78 is: 307.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.60 : 794.24 = 204.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.60/794.24 = 204.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.60x = 794.24 × 204.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.60x = 162,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,644.47/529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.11

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