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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.59, 795.92 and 205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.59, 795.92 and 205.92 is: 308.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.59 : 795.92 = 205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.59/795.92 = 205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.59x = 795.92 × 205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.59x = 163,895.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,895.85/530.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.89

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