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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.06, 794.88 and 205.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.06, 794.88 and 205.38 is: 307.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.06 : 794.88 = 205.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.06/794.88 = 205.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.06x = 794.88 × 205.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.06x = 163,252.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,252.45/530.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.99

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