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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.18, 790.48 and 202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.18, 790.48 and 202.58 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.18 : 790.48 = 202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.18/790.48 = 202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.18x = 790.48 × 202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.18x = 160,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,135.44/527.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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