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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 791.23 and 203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 791.23 and 203.08 is: 304.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 791.23 = 203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/791.23 = 203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 791.23 × 203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 160,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,682.99/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.51

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