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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.63, 794.14 and 204.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.63, 794.14 and 204.61 is: 306.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.63 : 794.14 = 204.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.63/794.14 = 204.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.63x = 794.14 × 204.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.63x = 162,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,488.99/529.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.80

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