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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.63, 791.48 and 203.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.63, 791.48 and 203.00 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.63 : 791.48 = 203.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.63/791.48 = 203.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.63x = 791.48 × 203.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.63x = 160,666.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,666.96/527.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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