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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.87, 791.82 and 203.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.87, 791.82 and 203.28 is: 304.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.87 : 791.82 = 203.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.87/791.82 = 203.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.87x = 791.82 × 203.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.87x = 160,961.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961.17/527.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.93

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