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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 794.21 and 205.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 794.21 and 205.11 is: 307.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 794.21 = 205.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/794.21 = 205.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 794.21 × 205.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 162,899.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,899.39/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.56

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