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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 791.88 and 203.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 791.88 and 203.36 is: 304.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 791.88 = 203.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/791.88 = 203.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 791.88 × 203.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 161,036.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,036.72/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.81

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