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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.08, 797.90 and 258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.08, 797.90 and 258.03 is: 386.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.08 : 797.90 = 258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.08/797.90 = 258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.08x = 797.90 × 258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.08x = 205,880.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,880.85/532.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.94

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