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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.15, 792.34 and 203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.15, 792.34 and 203.52 is: 305.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.15 : 792.34 = 203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.15/792.34 = 203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.15x = 792.34 × 203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.15x = 161,257.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,257.04/528.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.32

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