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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.25, 794.92 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.25, 794.92 and 205.85 is: 308.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.25 : 794.92 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.25/794.92 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.25x = 794.92 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.25x = 163,634.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,634.28/530.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.60

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