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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.28, 795.02 and 205.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.28, 795.02 and 205.61 is: 308.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.28 : 795.02 = 205.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.28/795.02 = 205.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.28x = 795.02 × 205.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.28x = 163,459.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,459.06/530.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.25

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