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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.54, 795.82 and 201.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.54, 795.82 and 201.44 is: 302.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.54 : 795.82 = 201.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.54/795.82 = 201.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.54x = 795.82 × 201.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.54x = 160,309.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,309.98/530.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.16

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