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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.90, 794.58 and 205.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.90, 794.58 and 205.36 is: 307.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.90 : 794.58 = 205.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.90/794.58 = 205.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.90x = 794.58 × 205.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.90x = 163,174.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,174.95/529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.94

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