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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.36, 792.58 and 203.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.36, 792.58 and 203.76 is: 305.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.36 : 792.58 = 203.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.36/792.58 = 203.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.36x = 792.58 × 203.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.36x = 161,496.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,496.10/528.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.66

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