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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.55, 795.50 and 205.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.55, 795.50 and 205.85 is: 308.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.55 : 795.50 = 205.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.55/795.50 = 205.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.55x = 795.50 × 205.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.55x = 163,748.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,748.67/530.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.64

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