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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.64, 795.66 and 205.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.64, 795.66 and 205.63 is: 308.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.64 : 795.66 = 205.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.64/795.66 = 205.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.64x = 795.66 × 205.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.64x = 163,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,610.30/530.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.33

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