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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.13, 797.62 and 257.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.13, 797.62 and 257.61 is: 386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.13 : 797.62 = 257.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.13/797.62 = 257.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.13x = 797.62 × 257.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.13x = 205,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,474.75/532.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.14

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