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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 532.40, 798.46 and 254.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 532.40, 798.46 and 254.58 is: 381.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    532.40 : 798.46 = 254.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    532.40/798.46 = 254.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    532.40x = 798.46 × 254.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    532.40x = 203,273.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,273.30/532.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.81

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