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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.51, 790.79 and 202.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.51, 790.79 and 202.64 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.51 : 790.79 = 202.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.51/790.79 = 202.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.51x = 790.79 × 202.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.51x = 160,240.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,240.72/527.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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