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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.18, 790.32 and 202.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.18, 790.32 and 202.78 is: 304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.18 : 790.32 = 202.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.18/790.32 = 202.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.18x = 790.32 × 202.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.18x = 160,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,261.09/527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.00

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