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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 794.53 and 204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 794.53 and 204.88 is: 307.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 794.53 = 204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/794.53 = 204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 794.53 × 204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 162,783.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,783.64/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.20

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