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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.81, 791.65 and 202.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.81, 791.65 and 202.94 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.81 : 791.65 = 202.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.81/791.65 = 202.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.81x = 791.65 × 202.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.81x = 160,658.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,658.42/527.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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