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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.20, 798.64 and 258.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.20, 798.64 and 258.59 is: 388.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.20 : 798.64 = 258.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.20/798.64 = 258.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.20x = 798.64 × 258.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.20x = 206,520.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,520.32/532.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.05

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