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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.36, 797.06 and 258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.36, 797.06 and 258 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.36 : 797.06 = 258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.36/797.06 = 258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.36x = 797.06 × 258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.36x = 205,641.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,641.48/531.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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