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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.92, 791.26 and 202.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.92, 791.26 and 202.97 is: 304.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.92 : 791.26 = 202.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.92/791.26 = 202.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.92x = 791.26 × 202.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.92x = 160,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,602.04/527.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.22

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