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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.12, 794.97 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.12, 794.97 and 205.28 is: 307.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.12 : 794.97 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.12/794.97 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.12x = 794.97 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.12x = 163,191.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,191.44/530.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307.84

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