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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.91, 791.82 and 203.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.91, 791.82 and 203.19 is: 304.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.91 : 791.82 = 203.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.91/791.82 = 203.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.91x = 791.82 × 203.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.91x = 160,889.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,889.91/527.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.77

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