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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 794.85 and 205.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 794.85 and 205.34 is: 308.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 794.85 = 205.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/794.85 = 205.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 794.85 × 205.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 163,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,210.52/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.00

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