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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 529.99, 794.99 and 205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 529.99, 794.99 and 205.44 is: 308.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    529.99 : 794.99 = 205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    529.99/794.99 = 205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    529.99x = 794.99 × 205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    529.99x = 163,322.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,322.75/529.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.16

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