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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.23, 791.06 and 202.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.23, 791.06 and 202.51 is: 303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.23 : 791.06 = 202.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.23/791.06 = 202.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.23x = 791.06 × 202.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.23x = 160,197.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,197.56/527.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.85

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