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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.79, 797.22 and 258.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.79, 797.22 and 258.07 is: 386.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.79 : 797.22 = 258.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.79/797.22 = 258.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.79x = 797.22 × 258.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.79x = 205,734.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,734.58/531.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.88

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