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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.31, 791.12 and 202.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.31, 791.12 and 202.61 is: 303.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.31 : 791.12 = 202.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.31/791.12 = 202.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.31x = 791.12 × 202.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.31x = 160,283.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,283.85/527.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.97

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