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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.23, 798.54 and 258.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.23, 798.54 and 258.04 is: 387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.23 : 798.54 = 258.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.23/798.54 = 258.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.23x = 798.54 × 258.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.23x = 206,055.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,055.26/532.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.15

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