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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.71, 795.89 and 201.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.71, 795.89 and 201.69 is: 302.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.71 : 795.89 = 201.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.71/795.89 = 201.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.71x = 795.89 × 201.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.71x = 160,523.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,523.56/530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.47

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