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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.29, 798.68 and 258.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.29, 798.68 and 258.65 is: 388.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.29 : 798.68 = 258.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.29/798.68 = 258.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.29x = 798.68 × 258.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.29x = 206,578.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,578.58/532.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.09

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