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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.83, 796.54 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.83, 796.54 and 206.22 is: 309.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.83 : 796.54 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.83/796.54 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.83x = 796.54 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.83x = 164,262.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,262.48/530.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.44

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