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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.94, 796.30 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.94, 796.30 and 206.30 is: 309.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.94 : 796.30 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.94/796.30 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.94x = 796.30 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.94x = 164,276.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,276.69/530.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.41

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