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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.24, 795.15 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.24, 795.15 and 205.65 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.24 : 795.15 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.24/795.15 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.24x = 795.15 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.24x = 163,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,522.60/530.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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