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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.02, 790.66 and 202.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.02, 790.66 and 202.41 is: 303.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.02 : 790.66 = 202.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.02/790.66 = 202.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.02x = 790.66 × 202.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.02x = 160,037.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,037.49/527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.66

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