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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.36, 798.58 and 258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.36, 798.58 and 258.69 is: 388.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.36 : 798.58 = 258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.36/798.58 = 258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.36x = 798.58 × 258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.36x = 206,584.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,584.66/532.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.06

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