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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.03, 790.66 and 202.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.03, 790.66 and 202.49 is: 303.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.03 : 790.66 = 202.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.03/790.66 = 202.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.03x = 790.66 × 202.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.03x = 160,100.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,100.74/527.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.78

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