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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.31, 795.84 and 201.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.31, 795.84 and 201.54 is: 302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.31 : 795.84 = 201.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.31/795.84 = 201.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.31x = 795.84 × 201.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.31x = 160,393.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,393.59/530.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.45

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