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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.64, 793.98 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.64, 793.98 and 204.92 is: 307.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.64 : 793.98 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.64/793.98 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.64x = 793.98 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.64x = 162,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,702.38/529.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.19

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