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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.01, 795.15 and 205.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.01, 795.15 and 205.74 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.01 : 795.15 = 205.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.01/795.15 = 205.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.01x = 795.15 × 205.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.01x = 163,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,594.16/530.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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