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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.77, 794.79 and 205.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.77, 794.79 and 205.23 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.77 : 794.79 = 205.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.77/794.79 = 205.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.77x = 794.79 × 205.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.77x = 163,114.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,114.75/529.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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