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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.67, 794.64 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.67, 794.64 and 205.07 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.67 : 794.64 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.67/794.64 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.67x = 794.64 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.67x = 162,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,953.62/529.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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