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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 794.93 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 794.93 and 205.38 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 794.93 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/794.93 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 794.93 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 163,261.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,261.70/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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