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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.41, 791.17 and 202.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.41, 791.17 and 202.91 is: 304.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.41 : 791.17 = 202.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.41/791.17 = 202.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.41x = 791.17 × 202.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.41x = 160,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,531.84/527.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.38

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