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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.37, 792.35 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.37, 792.35 and 203.53 is: 305.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.37 : 792.35 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.37/792.35 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.37x = 792.35 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.37x = 161,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,265.98/528.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.21

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