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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.59, 795.88 and 206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.59, 795.88 and 206.18 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.59 : 795.88 = 206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.59/795.88 = 206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.59x = 795.88 × 206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.59x = 164,094.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,094.54/530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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