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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.52, 790.98 and 202.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.52, 790.98 and 202.68 is: 303.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.52 : 790.98 = 202.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.52/790.98 = 202.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.52x = 790.98 × 202.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.52x = 160,315.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,315.83/527.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.90

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