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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.87, 791.51 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.87, 791.51 and 202.97 is: 304.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.87 : 791.51 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.87/791.51 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.87x = 791.51 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.87x = 160,647.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,647.81/527.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.34

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