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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.21, 795.29 and 205.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.21, 795.29 and 205.55 is: 308.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.21 : 795.29 = 205.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.21/795.29 = 205.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.21x = 795.29 × 205.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.21x = 163,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,472.82/530.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.32

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