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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.69, 793.13 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.69, 793.13 and 203.97 is: 305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.69 : 793.13 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.69/793.13 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.69x = 793.13 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.69x = 161,773.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,773.71/528.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.99

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