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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.28, 792.41 and 203.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.28, 792.41 and 203.71 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.28 : 792.41 = 203.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.28/792.41 = 203.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.28x = 792.41 × 203.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.28x = 161,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,421.84/528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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