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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.22, 795.32 and 205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.22, 795.32 and 205.59 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.22 : 795.32 = 205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.22/795.32 = 205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.22x = 795.32 × 205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.22x = 163,508.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,508.81/530.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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