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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.78, 795.07 and 201.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.78, 795.07 and 201.02 is: 301.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.78 : 795.07 = 201.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.78/795.07 = 201.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.78x = 795.07 × 201.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.78x = 159,824.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,824.97/529.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.68

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