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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.92, 796.64 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.92, 796.64 and 206.32 is: 309.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.92 : 796.64 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.92/796.64 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.92x = 796.64 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.92x = 164,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,362.76/530.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.58

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