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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.36, 795.58 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.36, 795.58 and 205.76 is: 308.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.36 : 795.58 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.36/795.58 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.36x = 795.58 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.36x = 163,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,698.54/530.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.66

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