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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.27, 797.94 and 203.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.27, 797.94 and 203.02 is: 304.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.27 : 797.94 = 203.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.27/797.94 = 203.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.27x = 797.94 × 203.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.27x = 161,997.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,997.78/532.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.35

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