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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.68, 792.90 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.68, 792.90 and 203.88 is: 305.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.68 : 792.90 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.68/792.90 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.68x = 792.90 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.68x = 161,656.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,656.45/528.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.77

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