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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.72, 794.70 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.72, 794.70 and 204.98 is: 307.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.72 : 794.70 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.72/794.70 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.72x = 794.70 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.72x = 162,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,897.61/529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.52

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