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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.09, 794.66 and 205.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.09, 794.66 and 205.22 is: 307.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.09 : 794.66 = 205.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.09/794.66 = 205.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.09x = 794.66 × 205.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.09x = 163,082.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,082.62/530.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.65

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