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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.79, 796.11 and 205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.79, 796.11 and 205.93 is: 308.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.79 : 796.11 = 205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.79/796.11 = 205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.79x = 796.11 × 205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.79x = 163,942.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,942.93/530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.87

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