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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.82, 796.50 and 206.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.82, 796.50 and 206.16 is: 309.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.82 : 796.50 = 206.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.82/796.50 = 206.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.82x = 796.50 × 206.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.82x = 164,206.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,206.44/530.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.34

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