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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.77, 795.81 and 206.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.77, 795.81 and 206.17 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.77 : 795.81 = 206.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.77/795.81 = 206.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.77x = 795.81 × 206.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.77x = 164,072.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,072.15/530.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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