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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.53, 795.85 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.53, 795.85 and 205.93 is: 308.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.53 : 795.85 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.53/795.85 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.53x = 795.85 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.53x = 163,885.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,885.97/530.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.91

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