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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.66, 791 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.66, 791 and 202.96 is: 304.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.66 : 791 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.66/791 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.66x = 791 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.66x = 160,541.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,541.36/527.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.25

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