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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.65, 794.52 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.65, 794.52 and 205.02 is: 307.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.65 : 794.52 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.65/794.52 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.65x = 794.52 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.65x = 162,892.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,892.49/529.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.55

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