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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.30, 795.65 and 205.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.30, 795.65 and 205.89 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.30 : 795.65 = 205.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.30/795.65 = 205.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.30x = 795.65 × 205.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.30x = 163,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,815.35/530.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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