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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.81, 794.50 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.81, 794.50 and 205 is: 307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.81 : 794.50 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.81/794.50 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.81x = 794.50 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.81x = 162,872.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,872.50/529.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.42

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