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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.20, 795.45 and 205.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.20, 795.45 and 205.48 is: 308.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.20 : 795.45 = 205.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.20/795.45 = 205.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.20x = 795.45 × 205.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.20x = 163,449.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,449.07/530.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.28

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