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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.22, 790.83 and 202.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.22, 790.83 and 202.55 is: 303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.22 : 790.83 = 202.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.22/790.83 = 202.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.22x = 790.83 × 202.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.22x = 160,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,178.66/527.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.82

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