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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.97, 796.76 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.97, 796.76 and 206.30 is: 309.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.97 : 796.76 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.97/796.76 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.97x = 796.76 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.97x = 164,370.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,370.11/530.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.56

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