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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.89, 794.86 and 200.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.89, 794.86 and 200.80 is: 301.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.89 : 794.86 = 200.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.89/794.86 = 200.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.89x = 794.86 × 200.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.89x = 159,607.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,607.27/529.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.21

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