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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.74, 792.86 and 203.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.74, 792.86 and 203.88 is: 305.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.74 : 792.86 = 203.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.74/792.86 = 203.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.74x = 792.86 × 203.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.74x = 161,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,647.28/528.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.72

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