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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.70, 796.46 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.70, 796.46 and 206.16 is: 309.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.70 : 796.46 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.70/796.46 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.70x = 796.46 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.70x = 164,197.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,197.16/530.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.40

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