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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.26, 791.92 and 203.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.26, 791.92 and 203.40 is: 304.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.26 : 791.92 = 203.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.26/791.92 = 203.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.26x = 791.92 × 203.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.26x = 161,076.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,076.02/528.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.92

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