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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.03, 795.08 and 205.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.03, 795.08 and 205.37 is: 308.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.03 : 795.08 = 205.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.03/795.08 = 205.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.03x = 795.08 × 205.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.03x = 163,284.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,284.55/530.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.07

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