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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.47, 795.54 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.47, 795.54 and 205.76 is: 308.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.47 : 795.54 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.47/795.54 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.47x = 795.54 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.47x = 163,690.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,690.31/530.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.58

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