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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.24, 790.78 and 202.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.24, 790.78 and 202.76 is: 304.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.24 : 790.78 = 202.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.24/790.78 = 202.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.24x = 790.78 × 202.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.24x = 160,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,338.55/527.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.11

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