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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.04, 796.91 and 257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.04, 796.91 and 257.55 is: 385.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.04 : 796.91 = 257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.04/796.91 = 257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.04x = 796.91 × 257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.04x = 205,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,246.62/532.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.77

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