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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.81, 796.01 and 206.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.81, 796.01 and 206.13 is: 309.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.81 : 796.01 = 206.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.81/796.01 = 206.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.81x = 796.01 × 206.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.81x = 164,080.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,080.51/530.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.12

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