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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.41, 795.46 and 201.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.41, 795.46 and 201.29 is: 301.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.41 : 795.46 = 201.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.41/795.46 = 201.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.41x = 795.46 × 201.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.41x = 160,119.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,119.63/530.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.88

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