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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.47, 795.52 and 205.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.47, 795.52 and 205.75 is: 308.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.47 : 795.52 = 205.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.47/795.52 = 205.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.47x = 795.52 × 205.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.47x = 163,678.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,678.24/530.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.55

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