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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.21, 790.66 and 202.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.21, 790.66 and 202.50 is: 303.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.21 : 790.66 = 202.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.21/790.66 = 202.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.21x = 790.66 × 202.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.21x = 160,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,108.90/527.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.69

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