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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.66, 794 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.66, 794 and 204.96 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.66 : 794 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.66/794 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.66x = 794 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.66x = 162,738.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,738.24/529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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