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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.35, 795.60 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.35, 795.60 and 205.75 is: 308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.35 : 795.60 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.35/795.60 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.35x = 795.60 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.35x = 163,694.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,694.70/530.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.65

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