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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.32, 791.78 and 203.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.32, 791.78 and 203.51 is: 305.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.32 : 791.78 = 203.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.32/791.78 = 203.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.32x = 791.78 × 203.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.32x = 161,136.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,136.11/528.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.00

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