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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.66, 792.50 and 203.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.66, 792.50 and 203.96 is: 305.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.66 : 792.50 = 203.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.66/792.50 = 203.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.66x = 792.50 × 203.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.66x = 161,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,638.30/528.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.75

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