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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 794.70 and 205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 794.70 and 205.50 is: 308.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 794.70 = 205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/794.70 = 205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 794.70 × 205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 163,310.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,310.85/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.02

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