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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.98, 794.98 and 205.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.98, 794.98 and 205.16 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.98 : 794.98 = 205.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.98/794.98 = 205.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.98x = 794.98 × 205.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.98x = 163,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,098.10/529.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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