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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.27, 790.97 and 202.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.27, 790.97 and 202.86 is: 304.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.27 : 790.97 = 202.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.27/790.97 = 202.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.27x = 790.97 × 202.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.27x = 160,455.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,455.16/527.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.32

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