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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.44, 791.16 and 202.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.44, 791.16 and 202.82 is: 304.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.44 : 791.16 = 202.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.44/791.16 = 202.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.44x = 791.16 × 202.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.44x = 160,463.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,463.07/527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.23

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