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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.02, 790.56 and 202.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.02, 790.56 and 202.24 is: 303.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.02 : 790.56 = 202.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.02/790.56 = 202.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.02x = 790.56 × 202.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.02x = 159,882.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,882.85/527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.37

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