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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 527.94, 791.91 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 527.94, 791.91 and 203.22 is: 304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    527.94 : 791.91 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    527.94/791.91 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    527.94x = 791.91 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    527.94x = 160,931.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,931.95/527.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.83

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