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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.26, 798 and 258.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.26, 798 and 258.09 is: 386.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.26 : 798 = 258.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.26/798 = 258.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.26x = 798 × 258.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.26x = 205,955.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,955.82/532.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.95

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