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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.91, 794.92 and 205.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.91, 794.92 and 205.41 is: 308.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.91 : 794.92 = 205.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.91/794.92 = 205.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.91x = 794.92 × 205.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.91x = 163,284.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,284.52/529.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.14

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