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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.90, 795.15 and 205.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.90, 795.15 and 205.29 is: 308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.90 : 795.15 = 205.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.90/795.15 = 205.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.90x = 795.15 × 205.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.90x = 163,236.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,236.34/529.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.05

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