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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.78, 791.73 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.78, 791.73 and 202.97 is: 304.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.78 : 791.73 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.78/791.73 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.78x = 791.73 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.78x = 160,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,697.44/527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.48

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