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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.08, 795.24 and 205.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.08, 795.24 and 205.68 is: 308.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.08 : 795.24 = 205.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.08/795.24 = 205.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.08x = 795.24 × 205.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.08x = 163,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,564.96/530.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.57

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