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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 794.33 and 200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 794.33 and 200.72 is: 300.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 794.33 = 200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/794.33 = 200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 794.33 × 200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 159,437.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,437.92/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.93

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