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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.78, 792.06 and 199.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.78, 792.06 and 199.02 is: 298.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.78 : 792.06 = 199.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.78/792.06 = 199.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.78x = 792.06 × 199.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.78x = 157,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,635.78/527.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.68

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