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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 792.35 and 203.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 792.35 and 203.62 is: 305.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 792.35 = 203.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/792.35 = 203.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 792.35 × 203.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 161,338.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,338.31/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.47

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