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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.78, 791.66 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.78, 791.66 and 203.22 is: 304.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.78 : 791.66 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.78/791.66 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.78x = 791.66 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.78x = 160,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,877.19/527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.82

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