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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.68, 791.79 and 203.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.68, 791.79 and 203.23 is: 304.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.68 : 791.79 = 203.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.68/791.79 = 203.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.68x = 791.79 × 203.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.68x = 160,915.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,915.48/527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.95

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