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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 794.76 and 205.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 794.76 and 205.30 is: 307.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 794.76 = 205.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/794.76 = 205.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 794.76 × 205.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 163,164.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,164.23/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.87

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