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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.54, 792.94 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.54, 792.94 and 203.88 is: 305.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.54 : 792.94 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.54/792.94 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.54x = 792.94 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.54x = 161,664.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,664.61/528.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.87

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