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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.16, 792.57 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.16, 792.57 and 203.53 is: 305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.16 : 792.57 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.16/792.57 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.16x = 792.57 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.16x = 161,311.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,311.77/528.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.42

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