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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.29, 791.22 and 202.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.29, 791.22 and 202.66 is: 304.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.29 : 791.22 = 202.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.29/791.22 = 202.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.29x = 791.22 × 202.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.29x = 160,348.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,348.65/527.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.10

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