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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.26, 795.40 and 205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.26, 795.40 and 205.60 is: 308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.26 : 795.40 = 205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.26/795.40 = 205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.26x = 795.40 × 205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.26x = 163,534.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,534.24/530.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.40

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