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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.98, 796.72 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.98, 796.72 and 206.56 is: 309.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.98 : 796.72 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.98/796.72 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.98x = 796.72 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.98x = 164,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,570.48/530.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.94

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