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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.37, 795.63 and 201.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.37, 795.63 and 201.43 is: 302.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.37 : 795.63 = 201.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.37/795.63 = 201.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.37x = 795.63 × 201.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.37x = 160,265.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,265.50/530.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.18

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