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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.78, 796.18 and 201.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.78, 796.18 and 201.72 is: 302.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.78 : 796.18 = 201.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.78/796.18 = 201.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.78x = 796.18 × 201.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.78x = 160,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,604.08/530.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.58

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