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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 531.84, 797.82 and 258.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 531.84, 797.82 and 258.06 is: 387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    531.84 : 797.82 = 258.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    531.84/797.82 = 258.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    531.84x = 797.82 × 258.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    531.84x = 205,885.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,885.43/531.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.12

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