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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.68, 794.43 and 204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.68, 794.43 and 204.96 is: 307.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.68 : 794.43 = 204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.68/794.43 = 204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.68x = 794.43 × 204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.68x = 162,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,826.37/529.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.41

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