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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.71, 794.51 and 204.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.71, 794.51 and 204.85 is: 307.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.71 : 794.51 = 204.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.71/794.51 = 204.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.71x = 794.51 × 204.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.71x = 162,752.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,752.36/529.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.25

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