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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.30, 791.39 and 202.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.30, 791.39 and 202.89 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.30 : 791.39 = 202.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.30/791.39 = 202.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.30x = 791.39 × 202.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.30x = 160,565.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,565.62/527.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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