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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.41, 795.67 and 205.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.41, 795.67 and 205.91 is: 308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.41 : 795.67 = 205.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.41/795.67 = 205.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.41x = 795.67 × 205.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.41x = 163,836.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,836.41/530.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.89

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