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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.35, 790.98 and 202.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.35, 790.98 and 202.72 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.35 : 790.98 = 202.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.35/790.98 = 202.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.35x = 790.98 × 202.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.35x = 160,347.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,347.47/527.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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