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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.44, 795.67 and 205.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.44, 795.67 and 205.94 is: 308.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.44 : 795.67 = 205.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.44/795.67 = 205.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.44x = 795.67 × 205.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.44x = 163,861.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,861.75/530.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.92

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