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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.34, 795.71 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.34, 795.71 and 205.63 is: 308.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.34 : 795.71 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.34/795.71 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.34x = 795.71 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.34x = 163,621.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,621.85/530.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.52

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