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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 794.84 and 200.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 794.84 and 200.90 is: 301.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 794.84 = 200.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/794.84 = 200.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 794.84 × 200.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 159,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,683.36/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.41

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