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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.90, 791.79 and 203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.90, 791.79 and 203.18 is: 304.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.90 : 791.79 = 203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.90/791.79 = 203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.90x = 791.79 × 203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.90x = 160,875.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,875.89/527.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.75

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