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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.46, 795.76 and 205.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.46, 795.76 and 205.79 is: 308.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.46 : 795.76 = 205.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.46/795.76 = 205.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.46x = 795.76 × 205.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.46x = 163,757.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,757.98/530.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.71

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