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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.92, 795.20 and 205.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.92, 795.20 and 205.26 is: 308.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.92 : 795.20 = 205.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.92/795.20 = 205.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.92x = 795.20 × 205.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.92x = 163,221.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,221.73/529.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.01

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