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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 791 and 202.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 791 and 202.62 is: 303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 791 = 202.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/791 = 202.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 791 × 202.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 160,272.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,272.42/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.87

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