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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.17, 791.75 and 203.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.17, 791.75 and 203.46 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.17 : 791.75 = 203.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.17/791.75 = 203.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.17x = 791.75 × 203.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.17x = 161,088.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,088.44/528.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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