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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.88, 794.62 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.88, 794.62 and 205.32 is: 307.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.88 : 794.62 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.88/794.62 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.88x = 794.62 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.88x = 163,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,151.38/529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.90

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