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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 795.98 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 795.98 and 206.26 is: 309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 795.98 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/795.98 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 795.98 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 164,178.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,178.83/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.21

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