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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.03, 794.84 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.03, 794.84 and 205.22 is: 307.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.03 : 794.84 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.03/794.84 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.03x = 794.84 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.03x = 163,112.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,112.06/530.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.74

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