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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.74, 794.68 and 205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.74, 794.68 and 205.07 is: 307.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.74 : 794.68 = 205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.74/794.68 = 205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.74x = 794.68 × 205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.74x = 162,960.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,960.54/529.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.62

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