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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.83, 795.15 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.83, 795.15 and 205.02 is: 307.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.83 : 795.15 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.83/795.15 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.83x = 795.15 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.83x = 163,021.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,021.65/529.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.69

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