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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.04, 794.88 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.04, 794.88 and 205.32 is: 307.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.04 : 794.88 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.04/794.88 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.04x = 794.88 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.04x = 163,204.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,204.76/530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.91

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