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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.61, 791.04 and 202.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.61, 791.04 and 202.77 is: 304.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.61 : 791.04 = 202.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.61/791.04 = 202.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.61x = 791.04 × 202.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.61x = 160,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,399.18/527.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.01

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