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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.16, 795.18 and 205.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.16, 795.18 and 205.56 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.16 : 795.18 = 205.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.16/795.18 = 205.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.16x = 795.18 × 205.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.16x = 163,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,457.20/530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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