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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.43, 792.55 and 203.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.43, 792.55 and 203.53 is: 305.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.43 : 792.55 = 203.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.43/792.55 = 203.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.43x = 792.55 × 203.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.43x = 161,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,303.23/528.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.25

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