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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.66, 795.44 and 201.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.66, 795.44 and 201.45 is: 301.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.66 : 795.44 = 201.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.66/795.44 = 201.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.66x = 795.44 × 201.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.66x = 160,241.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,241.39/530.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.97

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