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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.71, 795.70 and 205.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.71, 795.70 and 205.69 is: 308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.71 : 795.70 = 205.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.71/795.70 = 205.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.71x = 795.70 × 205.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.71x = 163,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,667.53/530.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.39

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