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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.53, 792.78 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.53, 792.78 and 203.97 is: 305.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.53 : 792.78 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.53/792.78 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.53x = 792.78 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.53x = 161,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,703.34/528.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.95

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