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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 791.67 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 791.67 and 202.94 is: 304.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 791.67 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/791.67 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 791.67 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 160,657.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,657.55/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.47

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