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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.80, 795.87 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.80, 795.87 and 206.09 is: 309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.80 : 795.87 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.80/795.87 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.80x = 795.87 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.80x = 164,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,020.85/530.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.01

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