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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.93, 792.75 and 203.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.93, 792.75 and 203.97 is: 305.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.93 : 792.75 = 203.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.93/792.75 = 203.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.93x = 792.75 × 203.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.93x = 161,697.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,697.22/528.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.71

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